1. A client who has pulmonary edema is to receive furosemide 40 mg intravenous (IV). Which of the following is an approp

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1. A client who has pulmonary edema is to receive furosemide 40
mg intravenous (IV). Which of the following is an appropriate
nursing action by the nurse? Chapter 34
A. Monitor the client for hyperkalemia
B. Determine if the client has peripheral edema
C. Dilute with 0.9 sodium chloride
E. Administer over 1-2 minutes
Rationale:
2. A client has an allergy to sulfa drugs. Which medication
order should the nurse clarify with the provider?
Chapter 34
A. Furosemide
B. Spironolactone (Aldactone)
C. Mannitol
D. Potassium Chloride
Rationale:
3. A nurse is caring for a client with cerebral edema with
increased intracranial pressure (ICP) who is dehydrated. Which
order should the nurse question? Chapter 34
A. Infuse mannitol 1.25 g/hg IV over 30-60 minutes
B. Obtain vital signs every hour
C. Monitor I&O every hour
D. Perform neurological assessments every hour
Rationale:
4. A nurse is caring for a client with hypercalcemia. What
medication(s) should the nurse expect to be ordered? (Select all
that apply) Chapter 35
A. Calcium gluconate
B. Synthetic calcitonin
C. Furosemide
D. Hydrochlorothiazide
E. Pamidronate
Rationale:
5. A nurse is caring for a client with a potassium level of 2.8
mEq/L who has an order to administer 40 mEq/L of potassium diluted
in 0.9 Normal saline. The client has a central line.
How many mEq/hr should the nurse administer this medication?
Chapter 35
A. 15 mEq/hr
B. 10 mEq/hr
C. 20 mEq/hr
D. 40 mEq/hr
Rationale: