Please use this patient case to answer the following two (2)…
Please use this patient case to answer the following two (2) questions Frank is a 67 yo male presenting to the clinic today with symptoms of SOB at rest. He was recently diagnosed with heart failure one month ago and started on low dose oral furosemide. Despite loop diuretic therapy, he has gained 5 pounds in 3 days, has bilateral pitting edema of his lower legs, and jugular venous distention when sitting upright. During auscultation of the chest, rales are heard and a new S3 sound is present. Today’s lab results: Sodium 135 mEq/L (normal 137-144 mEq/L), serum osmolality 280 mOsm/kg (normal 278-298 mOsm/kg)