Topic: Diuretics A. is an 83-year-old white female who began taking furosemide 20 mg. PO twice daily approximately two weeks ago for peripheral...

Question Answered step-by-step Topic: DiureticsA.D. is an 83-year-old white female who began taking furosemide 20 mg. PO twice daily approximately two weeks ago for peripheral edema. She is being admitted to a medical surgical floor following complaints of being exhausted and a physician diagnosis of dehydration. She has been getting up several times each night to use the bathroom. The swelling in her ankles has markedly improved; however, her laboratory values and assessment indicate the need for an admission for hydration and electrolyte balance. The physician has ordered furosemide 20 mg. IV daily upon admission.Using the nursing process, discuss the type of diuretic, actions, purposes, and side effects of this medication. Be sure to include the implications for health teaching, expected assessment findings, short-term and long-term implications for taking this medication, implementation methods, and evaluation methods for A.D.Design a detailed plan of care for this patient based on the aforementioned information. Include all aspects of the nursing process. Health Science Science Nursing NURSING NU140 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)