The nurse is presenting education regarding the use of diuretics. What conditions should the nurse include in the educational session regarding the use of diuretics? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
1. Pulmonary edema
2. Heart failure
3. Hypertension
4. Hypotension
5. Dependent edema
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5
Rationale 1: Common uses of diuretics include pulmonary edema, heart failure, hypertension, kidney failure, and cirrhosis.
Rationale 2: Common uses of diuretics include pulmonary edema, heart failure, hypertension, kidney failure, and cirrhosis.
Rationale 3: Common uses of diuretics include pulmonary edema, heart failure, hypertension, kidney failure, and cirrhosis.
Rationale 4: A diuretic would further decrease blood pressure.
Rationale 5: A diuretic would help in the treatment of edema.
Global Rationale: Common uses of diuretics include pulmonary edema, dependent edema, heart failure, hypertension, kidney failure, and cirrhosis. A diuretic would further decrease blood pressure.
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