Scheduled dose of Intravenous furosemide (Lasix) to a client with heart failure

63- In preparing to administer a scheduled dose of intravenous furosemide (Lasix) to a client with heart failure, the nurse notes that the client’s B-Type Naturetic peptide (BNP) is elevated. What action should the nurse take?

a. Measure the client’s oxygen saturation before taking further action

b, Administer a PRN does of nitroglycerin (Nitrostat)

c.Administer the dose of furosemide as scheduled

d. Hold the dose of furosemide until contacting the healthcare provider

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