A patient with heart failure has a new prescription for furosemide. Which information would the nurse include as part of teaching this patient about Lasix? Select all that apply.
a. The medication is given to prevent fluid retention
b. Furosemide should only be used if the client cannot urinate
c. High doses of Lasix can cause hearing loss
d. The patient should not take blood pressure medications with furosemide
e. The patient may need to monitor his sodium and potassium intake with this medicine
a. The medication is given to prevent fluid retention
c. High doses of Lasix can cause hearing loss
e. The patient may need to monitor his sodium and potassium intake with this medicine
rationale: The medication is given to prevent fluid retention", "High doses of furosemide can cause hearing loss" and "The patient may need to monitor his sodium and potassium intake with this medicine" are correct. Furosemide (Lasix) is a diuretic medication most commonly used to reduce edema associated with heart failure. Education for the client taking furosemide should include the reason for taking the medication, effects the drug will have on electrolyte levels, and the dangers of taking too much of the drug.
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