55. A physician orders furosemide (Lasix) for a client. What should a nurse tell the client to expect if the medication is having the desired effect?
55. A physician orders furosemide (Lasix) for a client. What should a nurse tell the client to expect if the medication is having the desired effect?
. Elevated blood pressure.
. Elevated heart rate.
. More frequent urination.
. Nighttime urination will decrease.
Test-Taking Tip
The question is asking for the desired effect of a diuretic—look for a description that shows fluid is being removed (i.e., excreted).
Content Area: Adult Health, Renal; Integrated Process: Nursing Process, Implementation; Cognitive Level: Application; Client Need/Subneed: Physiological Integrity/Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies/Expected Effects/Outcomes
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Answer 1 is incorrect because furosemide lowers blood pressure, not elevates. Answer 2 is incorrect because furosemide does not usually cause tachycardia; however, the heart rate might increase if too much fluid is removed. Answer 3 is correct because the drug is a diuretic and there should be an increase in frequency and volume of urine if furosemide is working. Answer 4 is incorrect because the client needs to be told that, if the drug is taken near bedtime, the increased need to urinate will disrupt sleep.