Pharmacological TherapiesQuestion 84 of 120
A client is receiving IV furosemide. Which electrolyte imbalance should the nurse monitor for?
a.Hyperkalemia
b.Hypernatremia
c.Hypercalcemia
d.Hypokalemia
Explanation
Loop diuretics such as furosemide promote potassium excretion and can cause hypokalemia. The nurse monitors potassium and watches for muscle weakness and cardiac dysrhythmias.
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