While providing care for a patient who receives Lasix (furosemide) 20 mg IV push twice daily, the nurse would include which of the following in the plan of care? Select all that apply.
A) Change the patient's incontinence brief 30-60 min after medication administration.
B) Check patient's platelet count prior to medication administration.
C) Schedule the first dose at 11 a.m. and the second dose at 11 p.m.
D) Provide the dose undiluted.
E) Give the medication over 30 seconds
F) Institute high fall risk protocol interventions.

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Lasix (furosemide) is a potent diuretic that can cause rapid diuresis, leading to increased urine output shortly after administration, hence the need to change the patient's incontinence brief 30-60 min after medication administration (A). It should be provided undiluted for IV push administration (D). Due to its diuretic effects, it can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances, increasing the risk of falls, thus necessitating high fall risk protocol interventions (F).

While Providing Care for a Patient Who Receives Lasix (Furosemide)