Question

PN 105 Fundamentals of Nursing I Campus Lab Activity - Low Sodium Diet You are the nurse working with Dr. John Hampsey in his office. A 67-year- old patient Mr. Joseph Banks, has the diagnosis of Congestive Heart Failure. He is compliant with his medications, but the physician suspects he is not compliant with his diet. Upon completing a nutritional assessment and having the patient keep a food diary for one (1) week, it obviously his diet. He prefers sandwiches with processed meats for lunch; does not care for salads; enjoys two bowls of bran cereal with bacon for breakfast; and enjoys eating at various fast food places. In addition, he is a widower and eats many "TV diners". The physician has asked you to prepare a sample 24-hour 2,400 mg sodium diet to include breakfast, lunch and dinner as well 3 snacks. (This is a mid- morning, mid-afternoon, and before bed snack) Prepare a sample menu for a 2,400 mg sodium diet, list the foods for each meal as well as the snacks, and the milligrams of sodium for each food item you have selected. (This includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks) Reviewed 6/19

Answer 1

1.Lasix is a diuretic (water pill) used to eliminate water and salt from the body. ... Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic prescribed to treat high blood pressure, edema caused by heart failure, cirrhosis, chronic kidney failure, nephrotic syndrome, and corticosteroid medications.

Both hydrochlorothiazide and furosemide significantly reduced blood pressure (BP) during three months of therapy. However, the fall in BP was consistently greater with hydrochlorothiazide than with furosemide, although the difference was significant only with respect to systolic BP.

Difference:

Lasix (furosemide) and hydrochlorothiazide are diuretics (water pills) used treat excess accumulation of fluid or swelling of the body (edema) caused by heart failure, kidney disease, chronic kidney failure, or liver disease. Lasix and hydrochlorothiazide are also used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

Hydrochlorothiazide is also used to treat edema due to use of corticosteroid medications. It is also used to treat calcium-containing kidney stones.

Lasix is a brand name for furosemide.

Side effects of Lasix and hydrochlorothiazide that are similar include low blood pressure, sensitivity to light, rash, nausea, and abdominal pain.

Side effects of Lasix that are different from hydrochlorothiazide include dehydration, electrolyte depletion, yellowing skin and eyes