Question

a client with pulmonary edema has been receiving diuretic therapy. the client has a prescription for additional furosemide in the amount of 40 mg intravenous push. knowing that the client will also be started on digoxin, which laboratory result would the nurse review as the priority?
answer options
1 sodium level
2 digoxin level
3 creatinine level
4 potassium level

Explanation:

Furosemide is a loop diuretic that causes potassium loss (hypokalemia). Digoxin therapy is common in heart failure (often associated with pulmonary edema), and hypokalemia increases digoxin toxicity risk. While sodium, creatinine matter, potassium is priority with furosemide + digoxin.

Answer:

1. Potassium level