The nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client…
The nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client with acute heart failure who is experiencing severe dyspnea and has crackles throughout the lung fields. The nurse reviews the medical record, which contains the following information: Physical Assessment Diagnostic Findings Provider Orders Crackles in all lung fields S3 gallop present Heart rate 98 Oliguria BP 136/98 Ejection fraction 30% BNP 1000 Na= 134 mEq/l Potassium= 4 Enalapril 10 mg PO daily Heparin 5000 units subcutaneously every 12 hours Furosemide 40 mg IV BID Strict I & O Which one of the provider’s orders should take priority?