A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to start furosemide therapy for heart failure. Which of the following statements indicates that the client understands a potential adverse effect of this medication?A. "I'll check my blood pressure so it doesn't get too high."B. "I will try to limit foods that contain salt."C. "I will check my pulse before I take the medication."D. "I'm going to include more cantaloupe in my diet."
Question
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to start furosemide therapy for heart failure. Which of the following statements indicates that the client understands a potential adverse effect of this medication?A. "I'll check my blood pressure so it doesn't get too high."B. "I will try to limit foods that contain salt."C. "I will check my pulse before I take the medication."D. "I'm going to include more cantaloupe in my diet."
Solution
The statement that indicates the client understands a potential adverse effect of furosemide therapy for heart failure is B. "I will try to limit foods that contain salt."
Furosemide is a diuretic that helps your body get rid of excess fluid. It's often used to treat conditions like heart failure where the body may retain too much fluid. However, it can also cause your body to lose sodium along with the excess fluid. This can lead to a condition called hyponatremia, which can be serious if it's not treated.
Eating a lot of salt can make this condition worse because it can increase the amount of fluid your body retains. This can make your heart failure worse. So, it's important to limit your salt intake while you're on this medication.
The other statements do not directly relate to the potential adverse effects of furosemide. Checking blood pressure and pulse are general good practices for someone with heart failure, but they don't specifically relate to the medication. Including more cantaloupe in the diet is not directly related to the use of furosemide.
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