The nurse is caring for a client with renal insufficiency. The diuretic of choice for this client is:
a. spironolactone. c. triamterene.
b. furosemide. d. acetazolamide.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: Spirolactone, as a potassium-sparing diuretic, is not appropriate for this client.
B Correct: Furosemide is the diuretic (loop) of choice for this client.
C Incorrect: Triamterene, as a potassium-sparing diuretic, is not appropriate for this client.
D Incorrect: Acetazolamide, as a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, is not appropriate for this client.
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