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Why is your patient getting this medication For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and/or solutions
Edema caused by chf N/A
Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or herbal Lab value alterations caused by medicine
medicines (ask patient specifically) Monitor electrolytes, especially potassium, blood glucose, BUN, and
Increased risk of hypotention with ingestion of alcohol. serum creatinine and uric acid levels before and periodically during
therapy. May cause an increased in serum and urine glucose in diabetic
patients, increase in serum bilirubin, calcium, creatinine, uric acid, serum
cholesterol, ldl’s and triglyceride concentrations. May cause a decrease in
serum magnesium, potassium, and sodium and urinary calcium
concentrations. May also cause a decrease in serum protein bound iodine
concentrations.
Be sure to teach the patient the following about this
medication
Take at the same time each day. Monitor weight biweekly. Change
position slowly, protect from photosensitivity reactions. Discuss dietary
potassium requirements. Report muscle weakness, cramps, n/v/d.
Emphasize the importance of routine follow up exams. Advise patient to
consult health care professional before taking OTC meds, especially
cough or cold preparations, concurrently with this therapy.
Nursing Process- Assessment Assessment Evaluation
(Pre-administration assessment) Why would you hold or not give this Check after giving
Monitor BP, I&O, daily weight, and assiss feet, legs, med? BP, I&O, assess for decreasing
and sacral area for edema. Assess pt for anorecia, If pt reports nausea vomiting or edema
nausea, vomiting, or muscle cramps.
muscle cramps, notify physician