Your Friend Is Wondering Why His Grandfather Has Recently Been

question 14

Multiple Choice

Your friend is wondering why his grandfather has recently been put on diuretics.You explain that diuretics are typically given to .

• A)reduce circulating fluid volume to help treat edema and hypertension
• B)improve urinary flow in patients with benign prostatic hypertrophy
• C)decrease pain associated with urinary tract infections
• D)decrease the buildup of uric acid

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