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Furosemide Dosage for CHF Management

Very Hard Management Of Care Case Management

A 75-year-old patient diagnosed with congestive heart failure (CHF) has recently been discharged from the hospital. The case manager is tasked with developing a comprehensive discharge plan that addresses the patient's multiple chronic conditions, medication management, and community resources.

During a follow-up visit, the case manager evaluates the patient's understanding of the post-discharge instructions. The patient reports some confusion regarding the medication instructions, specifically the dosage of his diuretics. The case manager recommends that the patient should not take more than ______ (expressed in both decimal and fraction form) mgs of furosemide per day to avoid potential complications associated with overmedication.

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