The nurse is assessing the client newly prescribed Lasix 20 mg daily for 3+ pitting edema. To evaluate the effectiveness of diuretic therapy, which of the following would be documented?
A) Weight
B) Blood pressure
C) Edema
D) Urine output
C
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The best method to evaluate the effectiveness of diuretic therapy is to note a decrease in edema. Weight, blood pressure, and urine output all are affected by diuretic therapy, but the therapeutic goal is to decrease the edema.
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