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What is the primary purpose of monitoring urine output in response to diuretic therapy?
What is the primary purpose of monitoring urine output in response to diuretic therapy?
- To assess for edema
- To monitor for dehydration
- To evaluate the response to diuretics (correct)
- To measure the overall fluid intake
What is the risk of giving diuretics to patients with fluid volume excess?
What is the risk of giving diuretics to patients with fluid volume excess?
- Decreased urine output
- Dehydration due to shifting of fluid (correct)
- Increased edema
- Hypertension
Why may medications need to be given intravenously in the home or outpatient setting?
Why may medications need to be given intravenously in the home or outpatient setting?
- To monitor urine output
- Because fluid volume excess may interfere with oral medication absorption (correct)
- To assess for edema
- To treat hypertension
What is a sign of severe edema?
What is a sign of severe edema?
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What is the primary method of monitoring edema?
What is the primary method of monitoring edema?
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What is the significance of a cloudy white lung field on a chest x-ray?
What is the significance of a cloudy white lung field on a chest x-ray?
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Why is it unrealistic to expect patients to measure each void at home?
Why is it unrealistic to expect patients to measure each void at home?
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What is a sign of excessive response to diuretics?
What is a sign of excessive response to diuretics?
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What is the purpose of using diaries for home assessment?
What is the purpose of using diaries for home assessment?
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What is the significance of elevated BUN out of proportion to serum creatinine level?
What is the significance of elevated BUN out of proportion to serum creatinine level?
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How is pitting edema graded?
How is pitting edema graded?
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