A nurse is instructing a client regarding medications and substances contraindicated for the client with heart failure. Which of the following would not be contraindicated?
1. Alcohol
2. Furosemide
3. Metformin
4. Pioglitazone
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Loop diuretics (e.g., furosemide) are part of the recommended medications for heart failure. Alcohol, metformin, and pioglitazone (a thiazolidinedione) are contraindicated.
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