Aggressive diuresis is indicated for Shane M. due to acute heart failure. The most likely drug to be utilized is
A) furosemide.
B) spironalactone.
C) aldactone.
D) hydralazine.
A
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Bloody drainage is:
a. Purulent drainage b. Serosanguineous drainage c. Serous drainage d. Sanguineous drainage