The nurse determines that teaching provided to a patient about the medication bumetanide (Bumex) was not effective. What did the patient say that caused the nurse to come to this conclusion?
a. "I will rise slowly."
b. "I should limit my potassium intake."
c. "The medication will make me urinate."
d. "I will take the medication when I am awake."
ANS: B
Since bumex causes loss of potassium, potassium levels should be monitored and potassium held, if low. Supplemental potassium is usually given so potassium intake should not be limited. A. C. D. These statements indicate that teaching about the medication was effective.
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