Diuretic therapy with furosemide is started for a client with heart failure. Two days after the drug therapy is started, the nurse evaluates the furosemide as effective when the client has experienced which of the following outcomes?
a) Has an improved appetite and is eating better.
b) Is less thirsty than she was before the drug therapy.
c) Has clearer urine since starting furosemide.
d) Weighs 6 lbs (3 kg) less than she did 2 days ago.
Ans: d) Weighs 6 lbs (3 kg) less than she did 2 days ago.
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