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    Ati n180 pharmacology proctored exam

    A nurse is providing client education for a client who has been prescribed with furosemide (Lasix). Which of the following statements should the nurse include?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. This medication is an osmotic diuretic that reduces intracranial pressure: Furosemide is a loop diuretic, not an osmotic diuretic. B. This medication works on the distal tubule of the kidney: Furosemide works on the loop of Henle, not the distal tubule. C. An adverse effect of this medication is hyperkalemia: Furosemide can cause hypokalemia, not hyperkalemia. D. This medication is used for pulmonary edema caused by heart failure: Furosemide is commonly used to treat fluid retention and pulmonary edema caused by heart failure.

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