lasix not given..

Are you a nurse? Or?? Not sure what "Adm" is?

I don't understand - are you doctor-shopping on behalf of your "client" to obtain what you deem necessary?

I don't totally understand your post either, are you saying your patient's lasix dose is insufficient and no Doc will up the dose?

Well lasix increases the risk for falls, hypokalemia. Steves johnson is a risk. I kinda like to see a BP before i push 80 of lasix and again 30mins later especially if they are a geriatric pt.

To be honest i dont blame to physician one bit as it could be a liability they dont want. Lasix while quite common is nothing to play with

What other meds was the pt on? Or supposed to be on

You need to look at the latest research, most of which says we have been killing our patients with excessive lasix rather than helping them!

Annie

Adm is my name. I am an RN. Have a pt needing lasix.

80 of lasix p.o. not excessive. She is in and out of CHF weights 300 lbs.

Needing p.o. at home. Has high bp wt 300lbs

The patient sounds like a train wreck. Just document appropriately and move on.

If you're that concerned about her, does she perhaps need a brief "tune up" inpatient stay?

My client wt is 300 lbs. She needs depletion....no risk of falls, etc, very strong

My client wt is 300 lbs. She needs depletion....no risk of falls, etc, very strong

It still sounds as if you are pursuing your own idea of what is appropriate treatment for your patient - ie, diagnosing and attempting to treat by Doctor shopping. And you really should take your name off of your posts.