A patient is receiving furosemide (Lasix). To evaluate the effectiveness of the medication, the nurse would check: 1. urine output and breath sounds. 2. pulse rate and potassium la... A patient is receiving furosemide (Lasix). To evaluate the effectiveness of the medication, the nurse would check: 1. urine output and breath sounds. 2. pulse rate and potassium laboratory values. 3. blood pressure and respirations. 4. weight loss and appetite.

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The question is asking what a nurse should check to evaluate the effectiveness of the medication furosemide (Lasix) in a patient, and presents multiple options for consideration.

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urine output and breath sounds

The final answer is urine output and breath sounds.

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The final answer is urine output and breath sounds.

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Furosemide increases urine production and can relieve fluid retention, so checking urine output and breath sounds helps evaluate its effectiveness.

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A common mistake is to focus on lab values without considering the primary aim of diuretics, which is to reduce fluid overload, impacting things like urine output and breath sounds.

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