The primary care provider orders furosemide 40 mg IV push fo…

The primary care provider orders furosemide 40 mg IV push for a client with heart failure. The nursing drug book states this medication should be administered at a rate of 20 mg/min.  No dilution is required.What is the total dose in milliliters (mL) that the nurse will administer?

The nurse is caring for a client with heart failure. On asse…

The nurse is caring for a client with heart failure. On assessment, the nurse notes that the client is dyspneic, and crackles are audible on auscultation. What additional manifestations would the nurse expect to note in this client if excess fluid volume is present?