ATI RN
NP125 Med Surg Exam Questions
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The physician orders strict I & O for a critically ill patient with CHF on a furosemide drip. The RN knows that it would be appropriate to ask the physician for an order to place a Foley catheter for this patient.
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Rationale: Strict monitoring of intake and output in CHF patients with furosemide therapy prevents fluid overload and underhydration. Foley catheter placement accurately quantifies urine output, crucial in critically ill patients with diuretic-induced fluid shifts. This ensures precise fluid balance adjustments, improving patient outcomes. Omitting Foley catheter placement in CHF patients risks inaccurate fluid balance monitoring. Furosemide causes frequent, unpredictable urination, complicating intake-output tracking without direct measurement. This approach undermines effective management of diuretic therapy and fluid overload prevention in critical settings.
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