The mother of a child with a heart defect is questioning the nurse about the child's medication. The nurse explains that spironolactone (Aldactone) is a diuretic that:
1. Spares potassium.
2. Produces rapid diuresis.
3. Blocks reabsorption of sodium and water in renal tubules.
4. Promotes vascular relaxation.
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Rationale: 1. Spironolactone (Aldactone) is a maintenance diuretic that is potassium-sparing.
2. Furosemide (Lasix) produces rapid diuresis and blocks reabsorption of sodium and water in renal tubules.
3. Furosemide (Lasix) produces rapid diuresis and blocks reabsorption of sodium and water in renal tubules.
4. ACE inhibitors promote vascular relaxation.
Implementation
Physiological Integrity
Application
Learning Outcome 26.6 Recognize the signs and symptoms of congestive heart failure in infants and children, and develop a nursing care plan.
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