A client with edema is receiving a loop diuretic. The client is also receiving acetaminophen for mild pain. The nurse would assess the client for which of the following?
A) Increasing edema
B) Bone pain
C) Gastric upset
D) Diarrhea
Ans: A
Feedback:
When loop diuretics are given in conjunction with acetaminophen, the effectiveness of the loop diuretic is decreased. Therefore, the nurse would need to assess the client for evidence of increasing edema. Bone pain, gastric upset, and diarrhea are not associated with this combination.
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