A patient was being treated for congestive heart failure. She is getting ready for discharge with take home medication 40mg furosemide (Lasix) once a day. Which of the following should the nurse include in her teaching plan?

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The nurse should include the signs and symptoms of hypokalemia in her teaching plan. Lasix is a loop diuretic that prevents the body from absorbing too much salt, allowing the salt to instead be passed in the urine. The patient should be instructed about the potassium-wasting properties of furosemide (Lasix). Patient should be instructed about photosensitivity and how to prevent dehydration. The patient must also be instructed about symptoms of hypotension as this may be an adverse effect.

A Patient Was Being Treated for Congestive Heart Failure