Cardiac Disorders NCLEX Questions Nursing Practice Question
Which intervention should the nurse implement when administering a loop diuretic to a client diagnosed with coronary artery disease?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Loop diuretics cause hypokalemia, which can precipitate dysrhythmias in CAD. Assessing potassium (B) is critical. Pulse (A), glucose (C), and SpO2 (D) are less directly related.