Several patients have been seen in the acute-care clinic. The nurse will plan to administer diuretic therapy to which patients?
1. The patient experiencing visual and auditory hallucinations
2. The patient with confusion and ataxia
3. The patient with a blood pressure of 200/98 mmHg
4. The patient with generalized edema and decreased urine output
5. The patient with pinpoint pupils and extreme paranoia
Correct Answer: 3,4
Rationale: Diuretics are indicated for the treatment of renal failure, hypertension, and for the removal of edema fluid. Confusion and ataxia could be the result of non-renal pathology; there is no evidence of fluid overload or hypertension here. Visual and auditory hallucinations could be the result of non-renal pathology; there is no evidence of fluid overload or hypertension here. Pinpoint pupils and extreme paranoia could be the result of non-renal pathology; there is no evidence of fluid overload or hypertension here.
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