An 87-year-old patient is taking furosemide (Lasix) for elevated blood pressure. What should the nurse know that older patients are at risk for?
a. Falls
b. Hypokalemia
c. Reflex tachycardia
d. Neutropenia
B
Older adults are at greater risk for side effects, especially hypokalemia.
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A) 3 servings of dairy per day B) 4 servings of dairy per day C) 3 servings of meat-poultry-fish-dry beans-eggs-nuts group D) 4 servings of meat-poultry-fish-dry beans-eggs-nuts group
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A) Relationship age B) Quantum C) Authentic D) Thought
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A) Asthma B) Scoliosis C) Juvenile arthritis D) Type 1 diabetes mellitus E) Congenital heart disease
Bowel incontinence has no effect on the patient's self-esteem.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)