: A 77-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department by her family after she has had diarrhea for 3 days. The family tells a nurse that she has not been eating or drinking well, but that she has been taking her diuretics for congestive heart failure (CHF). Her laboratory results include a potassium level of 7.0 mEq/L. What does the nurse include in the client's medication teaching? Select all that apply.
A. Daily weights are a poor indicator of fluid loss or gain.
B. Diuretics can lead to fluid and electrolyte imbalances.
C. Diuretics increase fluid retention.
D. Laxatives can lead to fluid imbalance.
Ans:
B. Diuretics can lead to fluid and electrolyte imbalances.
D. Laxatives can lead to fluid imbalance.
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