A nurse is administering furosemide IV bolus to a client who has fluid volume excess. The nurse should recognize which of the following findings as an indication that the medication has been effective?

Rationale: A. Weight loss: Furosemide is a loop diuretic that promotes excretion of excess fluid through urine. A reduction in body weight reflects fluid loss and indicates that the medication is effectively managing fluid volume excess. B. Decreased inflammation: Furosemide does not have anti-inflammatory properties. While it may reduce edema associated with fluid overload, it does not directly affect inflammatory processes in tissues. C. Decreased pain: Pain reduction is not a direct effect of furosemide. Any perceived relief might occur secondarily if edema-related pressure is relieved, but it is not a primary measure of medication effectiveness. D. Increased blood pressure: Furosemide typically lowers blood pressure by reducing intravascular volume. An increase in blood pressure would suggest that fluid overload is not being adequately managed or that another condition is influencing blood pressure.