A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to start furosemide therapy for heart failure.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to start furosemide therapy for heart failure. Which of the following statements indicates that the client understands a potential adverse effect of this medication?
a. I’m going to include more cantaloupe in my diet
b. I will try to limit foods that contain salt
c. I will check my pulse before I take the medication
d. I’ll check my blood pressure, so it doesn’t get too high