An elderly patient has been discharged following treatment for a mild case of heart failure. He will be taking a loop diuretic. Which instruction(s) from the nurse are appropriate? (Select all that apply.) a )“Take the diuretic at the same time each morning.” b )“Take the diuretic only if you notice swelling in your feet.” c )“Be sure to stand up slowly because the medicine may make you feel dizzy if you stand up quickly.” d )“Drink at least 8 glasses of water each day.” e )“Here is a list of foods that are high in potassium—you need to avoid these.” f )“Please call your doctor immediately if you notice muscle weakness or increased dizziness.”

An elderly patient has been discharged following treatment for a mild case of heart failure. He will be taking a loop diuretic. Which instruction(s) from the nurse are appropriate? (Select all that apply.) a )“Take the diuretic at the same time each morning.” b )“Take the diuretic only if you notice swelling in your feet.” c )“Be sure to stand up slowly because the medicine may make you feel dizzy if you stand up quickly.” d )“Drink at least 8 glasses of water each day.” e )“Here is a list of foods that are high in potassium—you need to avoid these.” f )“Please call your doctor immediately if you notice muscle weakness or increased dizziness.”

Biomedical Instrumentation Systems

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Chapter19: Biomedical Laboratory Instrumentation

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