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Problem regarding heart failure


Problem: Heart Failure The nurse is caring for a 78-year-old client diagnosed with heart failure. The client is prescribed baby aspirin, simvastatin, and albuterol. The healthcare provider increased the client's dose of furosemide to 40 mg a day. The following are the medication details: Medication Name Dose (mg, units, drops) When Taken (daily, at bedtime, etc.) Reason for Taking (blood pressure, diabetes, etc.) furosemide ? 40 mg ? Daily ? Diuretic ?aspirin baby ? 81 mg ? Daily ? Cardioprotective ?simvastatin ? 40 mg ? Daily ? Lower cholesterol ?albuterol ? 2 puffs ? As needed ? Asthma ?The client reported dizziness, headaches, blurred vision, and a dry mouth. The healthcare provider obtained a basic metabolic panel (BMP) test during the client's clinic visit. ?BMP Result Reference Range Sodium: 130 mEq/L (136-145 mEq/L) ?Potassium: 3.2 mEq/L ? (3.5-5 mEq/L) ?Chloride: 99 mEq/L ? (98-106 mEq/L) Bicarbonate: 28 mEq/L ? ? (23-28 mEq/L) Glucose: 80 ?mg/dL (65-100 mg/dL) Blood urea nitrogen (BUN): 8 ?mg/dL (8-25 mg/dL) Creatine: 1.0 ?mg/dL (0.8-1.4 mg/dL) ?Carbon dioxide: 18 ?mEq/L (18-30 mEq/L)?What is the cause of the client's condition? Metabolic acidosis Side effects of albuterol Side effects of loop diuretics ?Dehydration. Need Assignment Help

 

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