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Why would potassium-sparing diuretics be contraindicated for clients experiencing renal failure?
- They may cause hyperkalemia.
After teaching a group of nursing students about diuretics, the instructor determines that the
teaching was successful when the group identifies which as a loop diuretic? - Furosemide
After teaching a patient about the action of spironolactone, the nurse determines that the teaching
was successful when the patient states: - "I need to make sure I don't eat too many high
potassium foods."
A nurse is caring for a client receiving diuretic therapy for the treatment of ascites due to
malignancy. The nurse suspects that the client is developing hypomagnesemia based on which of
the following? Select all that apply. - Paresthesias
Tachycardia
Tremors
A health care provider has prescribed triamterene to a male client with renal disease. The client
informs the nurse that he is taking potassium supplements to address some heart problems. The
nurse would be alert for: - increased risk of hyperkalemia.
The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a 72-year-old patient who has been discharged
home on a diuretic. What would the patient's instructions regarding the use of a diuretic at home
include? - To weigh themselves on the same scale, at the same time of day, in the same
clothing
The nurse is caring for a patient in the Emergency Department (ED) who is in pulmonary edema.
The patient is treated with furosemide (Lasix). What should the nurse monitor? -
Potassium levels
, A 10-year-old child has edema caused by a heart defect. The patient is taking furosemide
(Lasix). The dosage is 6 mg/kg per day. The child weighs 76 pounds. How many mg does the
child receive in each dose? - 210 mg
A 91-year-old patient is being discharged on the diuretic spironolactone (Aldactone). What is the
major adverse effect of this type of medication? - Hyperkalemia
A patient is switched from furosemide (Lasix) to spironolactone (Aldactone). The patient asks
the nurse why she has been switched to a new medicine. What is the best answer that will
provide patient education regarding the change? - "You will lose less potassium with
spironolactone than with furosemide."
A client is unconscious and experiencing increasing intracranial pressure. What type of diuretic
will the client most likely be prescribed? - osmotic diuretic
A patient is receiving digoxin (Lanoxin) and a potassium supplement. When monitoring daily
laboratory values, what should the potassium level be for this patient? - 3.5-5.0 mEq/L
A 49-year-old client reports frequent muscle cramps while on hydrochlorothiazide therapy. The
nurse would advise the client to do which? - eat potassium-rich foods.
The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing elevated intracranial pressure following
neurosurgery. The health care provider orders an osmotic diuretic to reduce pressure. Which
medication would the nurse expect to be ordered? - Mannitol
A 91-year-old client, who is being prepared for discharge, has been prescribed the diuretic
spironolactone. While teaching the client about the drug, what major adverse effect should the
nurse be sure to mention? - Hyperkalemia
Following a referral from the client's optometrist, a client has been assessed and diagnosed with
open-angle glaucoma. When administering the client's subsequent medications, the nurse should
prioritize what action? - Monitor the client's potassium levels
Why would potassium-sparing diuretics be contraindicated for clients experiencing renal failure?
- They may cause hyperkalemia.
After teaching a group of nursing students about diuretics, the instructor determines that the
teaching was successful when the group identifies which as a loop diuretic? - Furosemide
After teaching a patient about the action of spironolactone, the nurse determines that the teaching
was successful when the patient states: - "I need to make sure I don't eat too many high
potassium foods."
A nurse is caring for a client receiving diuretic therapy for the treatment of ascites due to
malignancy. The nurse suspects that the client is developing hypomagnesemia based on which of
the following? Select all that apply. - Paresthesias
Tachycardia
Tremors
A health care provider has prescribed triamterene to a male client with renal disease. The client
informs the nurse that he is taking potassium supplements to address some heart problems. The
nurse would be alert for: - increased risk of hyperkalemia.
The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a 72-year-old patient who has been discharged
home on a diuretic. What would the patient's instructions regarding the use of a diuretic at home
include? - To weigh themselves on the same scale, at the same time of day, in the same
clothing
The nurse is caring for a patient in the Emergency Department (ED) who is in pulmonary edema.
The patient is treated with furosemide (Lasix). What should the nurse monitor? -
Potassium levels
, A 10-year-old child has edema caused by a heart defect. The patient is taking furosemide
(Lasix). The dosage is 6 mg/kg per day. The child weighs 76 pounds. How many mg does the
child receive in each dose? - 210 mg
A 91-year-old patient is being discharged on the diuretic spironolactone (Aldactone). What is the
major adverse effect of this type of medication? - Hyperkalemia
A patient is switched from furosemide (Lasix) to spironolactone (Aldactone). The patient asks
the nurse why she has been switched to a new medicine. What is the best answer that will
provide patient education regarding the change? - "You will lose less potassium with
spironolactone than with furosemide."
A client is unconscious and experiencing increasing intracranial pressure. What type of diuretic
will the client most likely be prescribed? - osmotic diuretic
A patient is receiving digoxin (Lanoxin) and a potassium supplement. When monitoring daily
laboratory values, what should the potassium level be for this patient? - 3.5-5.0 mEq/L
A 49-year-old client reports frequent muscle cramps while on hydrochlorothiazide therapy. The
nurse would advise the client to do which? - eat potassium-rich foods.
The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing elevated intracranial pressure following
neurosurgery. The health care provider orders an osmotic diuretic to reduce pressure. Which
medication would the nurse expect to be ordered? - Mannitol
A 91-year-old client, who is being prepared for discharge, has been prescribed the diuretic
spironolactone. While teaching the client about the drug, what major adverse effect should the
nurse be sure to mention? - Hyperkalemia
Following a referral from the client's optometrist, a client has been assessed and diagnosed with
open-angle glaucoma. When administering the client's subsequent medications, the nurse should
prioritize what action? - Monitor the client's potassium levels
