A hospitalized patient has received furosemide (Lasix), 40 mg orally, 30 minutes ago. To prevent injury to the patient, what should you do?
a. Assist the patient to the bathroom
b. Keep the patient on bed rest
c. Place all four side rails in the elevated position
d. Provide the patient with a bedpan or urinal
ANS: A
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MC Important considerations in hospice care include collaborating among healthcare team members in which of the following aspects? (Select all that apply.)
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