Multiple Choice
A patient with pancreatic cancer is admitted for portal hypertension in which he is symptomatic with ascites. Following paracentesis and removal of 7.5 L of ascitic fluid, the nurse should anticipate that the physician will order which of the following medications to assist in maintaining an effective circulating fluid volume?
A) Bumetanide (Bumex)
B) Furosemide (Lasix)
C) Albumin (human) 5%
D) Epogen (epoetin alfa)
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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