The nurse is caring for a patient who develops marked edema and a low urine output as a result of heart failure. Which medication will the nurse expect the provider to order for this patient?
a. Digoxin (Lanoxin)
b. Furosemide (Lasix)
c. Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL)
d. Spironolactone (Aldactone)
ANS: B
Furosemide is a loop diuretic and is given when the patient's condition warrants immediate removal of body fluid, as in heart failure. Digoxin improves cardiac function but does not remove fluid quickly. The other diuretics may be used when immediate fluid removal is not necessary.
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