ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Unit 2 Exam Questions
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A nurse is providing discharge teaching for parents of a child who has congestive heart failure and is about to start taking furosemide.
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A nurse is providing discharge teaching for parents of a child who has congestive heart failure and is about to start taking furosemide. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Eat foods that contain plenty of potassium. Furosemide is a loop diuretic that can cause potassium depletion. Instructing the parents to eat foods rich in potassium will help prevent hypokalemia.
Choice B is incorrect as furosemide should be taken in the morning to prevent nighttime diuresis.
Choice C is incorrect as aspirin is not indicated for headaches related to congestive heart failure.
Choice D is incorrect as swelling in the hands and feet should be reported to the healthcare provider as it may indicate worsening heart failure.
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