Beginning Heart failure

An 80-year-old male client was diagnosed with beginning heart failure that has been controlled by
hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) 25 mg orally daily for the past year. Two days ago he was admitted to the
telemetry unit for sinus bradycardia and increased peripheral edema.

This morning his weight indicated
that he gained 6 pounds since admission, and the primary health care provider prescribed furosemide
20mg IV push.

Complete the following statements by choosing the most likely option for the missing
information from the lists of options provided. For each option, choose the best answer (only 1
answer for each option).
For safe medication administration, the nurse will administer the IV push furosemide over ___1_______
minutes. Within an hour of administration the client would be expected to ____2__________. If needed,
IV push furosemide may be repeated in _____3__________.
Options for 1 (choose 1)
1 to 2
2 to 3

3 to 4
4 to 5
5 to 6

Options for 2 (choose 1)

Have an increased blood pressure
Have a bounding pulse
Void a large amount
Feel weak due to loss of sodium
Experience dizziness

Options for 3 (choose 1)

15 to 20 minutes
20 to 30 minutes
1 to 2 hours
2 to 3 hours
3 to 4 hours