Which assessment would be most appropriate for a patient who is receiving a loop diuretic for HF?
A) Monitor liver function studies
B) Monitor for hypotension
C) Assess the patient's vitamin D intake
D) Assess the patient for hyperkalemia
Ans: B
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Diuretic therapy increases urine output and decreases blood volume, which places the patient at risk of hypotension. Patients are at risk of losing potassium with loop diuretic therapy and need to continue with potassium in their diet; hypokalemia is a consequent risk. Liver function is rarely compromised by diuretic therapy and vitamin D intake is not relevant.
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