A physician has prescribed furosemide to a client with pulmonary edema. The client informs the nurse that he is also taking phenytoin as treatment for seizures. The nurse would assess the client closely for which of the following?
A) Increased risk of bleeding
B) Decreased diuretic effectiveness
C) Increased blood glucose levels
D) Increased seizure episodes
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