Margaret Leland is 76 years old; she is retired and lives alone. Her only daughter lives two hours away. She has a past medical history of heart attack, smoking for 20 years, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes. She complains of decreased appetite and disinterest in food. Which medication is appropriate to improve Ms. Leland's fluid status?

A) diuretic
B) vasodilator
C) insulin
D) anticoagulant


A

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