Question of the Week – November 17, 2021

Rationale:

Diuretic therapy that affects the loop of Henle generally involves the use of drugs (e.g., bumetanide [Bumex]) that directly or indirectly increase urinary sodium, chloride, and potassium excretion.

2 – Sodium restriction does not necessarily accompany administration of bumetanide.
3 – Dyspnea does not directly result in a depletion of electrolytes.
4 – Unless otherwise ordered, oral intake is unaffected.

Additional Info: 

Client Need: Pharmacologic and Parenteral Therapies;
Cognitive Level: Analysis;
Nursing Process: Evaluation/Outcomes