The client has a long history of congestive heart failure, and has been treated with large amounts of intravenous furosemide (Lasix). Based upon this history, for which sensory impairment would the nurse monitor this client?
A)
Loss of ability to taste
B)
Hearing loss
C)
Loss of ability to smell
D)
Vision loss
B
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The nurse learns that a patient used to follow homeopathic medicine but now only uses allopathic medicine approaches. What is the significance of allopathic medicine?
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