The Nurse Who Is Caring for a Client Prescribed Diuretics

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nurse who is caring for a client prescribed diuretics and fluid restriction to control edema can most easily evaluate the effectiveness of the medical protocol by

• A) calculating plasma osmolality.
• B) careful weight assessment.
• C) checking the lab report on serum sodium level.
• D) measuring the ankle circumference.

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