What is the best information for the nurse to provide to the client who is receiving spironolactone (Aldactone) and furosemide (Lasix) therapy?
a. "Moderate doses of two different diuretics are more effective than a large dose of one."
b. "This combination promotes diuresis but decreases the risk of hypokalemia."
c. "This combination prevents dehydration and hypovolemia."
d. "Using two drugs increases the osmolality of plasma and the glomerular filtration rate."
Answer: b. "This combination promotes diuresis but decreases the risk of hypokalemia."
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1. Symptom resolution in 48 hours 2. Follow-up urine culture at completion of therapy 3. "Test of cure" urinary analysis at completion of therapy 4. Follow-up urine culture 2 months after completion of therapy
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a. running an abuse and neglect group b. doing psychological testing c. awareness: recognizing signs and symptoms and reporting to authorities d. working with the caregivers to change their behavior to less pathological behavior
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a. acidosis. b. alkalosis. c. buffer. d. base.