A patient with heart failure is prescribed a one-time dose of furosemide (Lasix) 400 mg by intravenous (IV) push immediately. What is the nurse's best action?
a. Contact the prescriber and request that the dose be changed from IV push to IV piggyback.
b. Give the dose by IV push over a 10-minute period of time.
c. Hold the dose and notify the prescriber immediately.
d. Start an IV and administer the drug as prescribed.
C
The usual IV dose of furosemide ranges between 10 mg and 80 mg. A dose of 400 mg is very large. The nurse must verify the correct drug dose before administering it.
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