A patient states, "My ankles swell at the end of the day. My neighbor takes furosemide (Lasix) for her swelling. Would that work for me?" Which information is important for the nurse to consider when formulating a response to this question?

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The patient's age (A) is not relevant to the question. The patient's allergy to penicillin (D) is not relevant to the question. The patient's use of salt substitutes (E) is not relevant to the question. The patient's use of lithium (B) is important because furosemide can increase lithium levels in the blood, which can lead to toxicity. The patient's allergy to sulfa drugs (C) is important because furosemide is a sulfa drug.

A Patient States, "My Ankles Swell at the End of the Day