NCLEX Question of the Day

November 21, 2025

Physiological Integrity QID 1015

A patient with a history of heart failure is prescribed furosemide. What should the nurse monitor as a priority?

A:
Hemoglobin and hematocrit levels
B:
Blood glucose levels
C:
Serum potassium levels
D:
White blood cell count

Explanation

Furosemide is a loop diuretic that can cause hypokalemia, which can lead to cardiac arrhythmias. Monitoring serum potassium levels is essential in patients on furosemide.

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