6 Rights of Administration
This right ensures that Furosemide is administered at the correct amount, minimizing the risk of electrolyte imbalance/dehydration.
What is the Right Dose?
Diuretics are often prescribed to manage this condition, characterized by high blood pressure.
What is hypertension?
Before administering a diuretic, nurses should always assess this vital sign, as a drop can lead to dizziness or fainting
What is blood pressure?
When educating a patient on diuretics, nurses should encourage them to take their dose at this time of day to prevent frequent nighttime urination.
What is the morning?
The next step after a nurse notices signs of dehydration and holds the dose of diuretic.
What is notify the provider?
This right is complete after confirming the patient’s name and date of birth.
What is Right Person?
Diuretics are commonly prescribed to manage this condition, characterized by the accumulation of excess fluid in the body's tissues, often seen in heart failure or kidney disease.
What is edema?
This is a common side effect of diuretics, caused by excessive loss of potassium.
What is hypokalemia?
Nurses should monitor this parameter to assess the effectiveness of diuretic therapy, as it indicates fluid balance.
What is daily weight?
This type of diuretic is often given alongside loop and thiazide diuretics to help maintain proper levels of a key electrolyte in the body.
What are potassium-sparing diuretics?
After administering a diuretic, it’s critical for the nurse to complete this step to provide accurate patient records and prevent errors.
What is the right documentation?
Diuretics can help reduce the buildup of this substance in the lungs, a common issue in patients with congestive heart failure.
What is fluid/ pulmonary edema?
This common adverse reaction to diuretics, characterized by increased thirst, dry mouth, and decreased urine output.
What is dehydration?
This diuretic is a suitable substitute for patients with a GFR less than 20.
What is furosemide?
This type of diuretic works by inhibiting sodium reabsorption in the ascending loop of Henle.
What is a loop diuretic?