A nurse is assessing a school-age child who has heart failure and is taking furosemide.Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the medication is effective?

The correct answer is Choice B.Choice A rationaleAn increase in potassium levels is not an indicator of the effectiveness of furosemide, which is a diuretic used to reduce fluid overload.Choice B rationaleA decrease in peripheral edema indicates that furosemide is effectively reducing fluid retention in the body.Choice C rationaleA decrease in cardiac output is not a desired effect of furosemide and may indicate worsening heart function.Choice D rationaleAn increase in venous pressure is not an indicator of the effectiveness of furosemide and may suggest fluid overload.