The nurse making the schedule for the daily dose of furosemide (Lasix) would schedule the administration for which of the following times?
a. Late in the afternoon
b. At bedtime
c. With any meal
d. In the morning
ANS: D
Diuretics should be scheduled for morning administration to avoid causing the patient nocturia.
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