Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 524 of 2368

A client is scheduled to receive furosemide and has a serum potassium level of 3.0 mEq/L. What is the nurse's best action?

  1. Give the dose and recheck the potassium tomorrow
  2. Hold the dose and notify the provider about the low potassium
  3. Give the dose with a high-sodium snack
  4. Give the dose and increase fluid intake
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Correct answer: Hold the dose and notify the provider about the low potassium

Loop diuretics lower potassium, and worsening hypokalemia can cause a life-threatening arrhythmia.

Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Cardiovascular & Renal Systems: Assessment. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026