A patient who has been taking a diuretic for the past 2 weeks now experiences all of the following changes. Which change indicates to the nurse that the diuretic is effective?
a. Weight loss of 7 lb
b. Heart rate increased from 72 to 80 beats per minute
c. Respiratory rate decreased from 20 to 16 breaths per minute
d. Morning blood glucose decreased from 142 mg/dL to 110 mg/dL
A
Diuretic drugs cause water loss and are often prescribed for edema. One liter of water weighs 2.2 lb. In helping the patient rid the body of excess water, the patient is expected to lose weight.
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