Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 91%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for parents of a child who has congestive heart failure and is about to start taking furosemide.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.