NCLEX Question of the Day
Physiological Integrity QID 1015
A patient with a history of heart failure is prescribed furosemide. What should the nurse monitor as a priority?
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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