Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 337 of 2368
A client is due for furosemide. The most recent potassium level is below the normal range. Which action should the nurse take?
- Withhold the medication and notify the provider
- Give the medication and recheck the level tomorrow
- Give half of the dose and document it
- Give the medication with a banana
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Correct answer: Withhold the medication and notify the provider
A potassium level below the normal range means the diuretic is held and the provider is told.
Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Administration of Enteral Medications: Pre-Administration. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026