The nurse would use extreme caution during the administration of which loop diuretic because of the risk of irreversible ototoxicity?

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Ethacrynic acid (Edecrin) is associated with a higher risk of irreversible ototoxicity, especially if high doses are used for prolonged periods of time. Therefore, the nurse should use extreme caution during its administration. The other loop diuretics, furosemide (Lasix), bumetanide (Bumex), and torsemide (Demadex), do not pose the same level of risk for ototoxicity.

The Nurse Would Use Extreme Caution During the Administration of Which