Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1309 of 2368
The nurse cares for an infant who receives furosemide for heart failure. Which laboratory value is most important to monitor?
- Serum bilirubin level
- Prothrombin time
- Serum potassium level
- Blood type and screen
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Correct answer: Serum potassium level
Diuretics can deplete potassium, magnesium, and sodium. Weight, urine output, and kidney function are also monitored.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Congenital Heart Defects: DIURETICS. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026