M.G.'s symptoms improve with intravenous diuretics and the digoxin. She is placed back on oral furosemide (Lasix) once her weight loss is deemed adequate for achievement of a euvolemic state
What will determine whether the oral dose will be adequate for discharge to be considered?
It is critical to provide the primary care provider with accurate, timely assessment data after the
change from intravenous to oral diuretic therapy. One of the fluid management goals for patients
with HF is to maintain a target weight. This is done by monitoring daily morning weight, keeping an
accurate I&O, and recording subjective symptoms.
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