The nurse administers 20 mg of furosemide (Lasix) to a patient by the intravenous (IV) route. Which action is most important for the nurse to take?
a. Give the drug slowly over at least 2 minutes.
b. Check the patient carefully for symptoms of low blood glucose levels.
c. Mix the drug with potassium chloride to prevent a rapid drop in serum potassium levels.
d. Monitor the IV site after giving the drug because furosemide causes severe tissue damage if infiltration occurs.
A
Furosemide is ototoxic (can reduce hearing). This effect is more likely to occur when the drug is administered intravenously at a rapid rate (faster than 10 mg/min).
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