A nurse is caring for a patient taking furosemide (Lasix).What assessment finding needs to be reported to the provider immediately? A)Weight gain of 1/2 pound (1.1 kg)in 24 hours B)2⁺/4⁺ pedal and pretibial edema C)Potassium level: 2.6 mEq/L D)Sodium level: 138 mEq/L

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Furosemide is a potassium-wasting diuretic and the patient's potassium is low.This finding should be reported.The weight gain should be charted but does not need immediate reporting.Without knowing what the patient's baseline edema is,there is no indication this needs to be reported.The sodium level is normal

A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Taking Furosemide (Lasix)