One of the medications that is prescribed for a male client is furosemide (Lasix) 80 mg bid.
To reduce his risk of falls, the nurse would teach him to take this medication:
A . On arising and no later than 6 PM
B . At evenly spaced intervals, such as 8 AM and 8 PM
C . With at least one glass of water per pill
D . With breakfast and at bedtime
Answer: A
Explanation:
(A) This option provides adequate spacing of the medication and will limit the client’s need to get up to go to the bathroom during the night hours, when he is especially at high risk for falls.
(B) This option would result in the need to get up during the night to urinate and would thus increase the risk of falls. This option also does not take into consideration the client’s usual daily routine.
(C) Taking this medication with at least one glass of water would not have an impact on the risk of falls.
(D) This option would result in the need to get up during the night to urinate and would thus increase the risk of falls.