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    ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Updated Proctored Exam

    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?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. While furosemide helps reduce fluid overload, it does not directly decrease inflammation. B. Furosemide does not specifically address pain; its primary purpose is to reduce fluid overload. C. Furosemide should reduce blood pressure if fluid volume excess was contributing to the elevated blood pressure. If blood pressure increases, this would not be considered an effective response to the medication. D. Weight loss is a common indicator of the effectiveness of diuretics like furosemide, as it helps to reduce the excess fluid volume in the body.

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