A nurse is caring for a client with congestive heart failure. The client is ordered to receive nesiritide (Natrecor). The nurse evaluates the effectiveness of this medication by noting which desired effect?
a. Vasoconstriction
b. Oliguria
c. Decreased diuresis
d. Decreased shortness of breath
ANS: D
This medication allows for diuresis of excess fluids by inhibiting ADH, decreasing pulmonary edema, and decreasing the work of breathing.
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