The nurse would evaluate a patient as requiring more teaching for the medication bumetanide (Bumex) if the patient stated which of the following?
a. "I will take the medication when I am awake."
b. "I will rise slowly."
c. "I should limit my potassium intake."
d. "The medication will make me urinate."
ANS: C
C. Bumex causes loss of potassium, so potassium levels should be monitored and potassium held, if low. Supplemental potassium is usually given so potassium intake should not be limited. A, B, and D should be done.
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