What adverse reactions should the nurse observe mr morton

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Assignment:

A 60-year-old patient with extremely high blood pressure is prescribed nitroprusside as an emergency measure. You are required to monitor the patient's response to the drug.

1. List and explain the important nursing interventions you will take?

B. Richard Morton is a 70-year-old African American man. He is admitted to the hospital for treatment of significant edema associated with heart failure. The physician has ordered furosemide (Lasix) IV 1 mg/kg every 6 hours.

1. If Mr. Morton weighs 150 pounds, how many milliliters should the nurse administer every 6 hours if furosemide (Lasix) is available in a 20-mg/mL vial?

2. During the administration of furosemide (Lasix), for what adverse reactions should the nurse observe Mr. Morton?

3. The use of furosemide (Lasix) can result in hypokalemia. How do you identify hypokalemia? What abnormalities will be expected in his lab results?

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