Heart Failure — Quiz

A client with heart failure gained 3 lb (1.4 kg) in 24 hours. Which action should the nurse take first?

• AHold the daily furosemide dose.
• BRestrict oral fluids to 500 mL for the day.
• CNotify the health care provider.
• DReweigh the client after breakfast.

Which teaching points should the nurse include for a client newly prescribed furosemide? Select all that apply.

• ATake the dose in the morning.
• BEat foods high in potassium, such as bananas.
• CChange positions slowly.
• DExpect deep purple urine.
• EWeigh yourself at the same time each day.