A client is taking an IV diuretic for fluid volume excess. Which of the following assessments should the nurse report to the physician?
a. Decrease in edema
b. Decrease in potassium level
c. Increase in urine output
d. Weight loss
B
Increased urine output and decrease of edema and weight are expected outcomes of diuretic therapy. Loss of potassium can cause dysrhythmias and seizures.
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