If each of the following medications is ordered for a patient, which medication should a nurse identify as a treatment for a serum calcium level of 13.4 mg/dL?
A)Furosemide (Lasix)
B)Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL)
C)Propranolol (Inderal)
D)Sodium bicarbonate

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Furosemide (Lasix) is a loop diuretic that can help lower serum calcium levels by increasing calcium excretion in the urine, making it an appropriate treatment for hypercalcemia (elevated serum calcium levels).

If Each of the Following Medications Is Ordered for a Patient