A patient with an acute kidney injury is experiencing fluid volume overload. When administering furosemide (Lasix) therapy to this patient, the nurse should set the continuous infusion device in which manner?
1. According to a calculation based on the patient's weight
2. According to a calculation based on the patient's potassium and sodium levels
3. At no more than 20 mg/minute
4. At a rate of 4 mg/minute
Answer: 4
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