Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies Practice Question

Question

The nurse is caring for a client receiving IV antibiotics and is focused on diuretics scenario 8. Which nursing action is most appropriate?

Answer choices

1. A. Delay assessment until the next scheduled round if the client is not calling for help.
2. B. Delegate the clinical assessment and nursing judgment to assistive personnel.
3. C. Monitor electrolytes, blood pressure, weight, and urine output.
4. D. Document the concern without notifying the appropriate provider or care team member when escalation is needed.

Correct Answer

C. Monitor electrolytes, blood pressure, weight, and urine output.

Explanation

The priority action for diuretics is to monitor electrolytes, blood pressure, weight, and urine output. NCLEX-style prioritization favors safety, assessment, appropriate delegation, timely escalation, and client-centered teaching.

Question details

• Difficulty: medium
• Domain: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
• Objective: diuretics

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