When a diuretic-containing regimen to treat heart failure is used, efficacy is best assessed by: a....
When a diuretic-containing regimen to treat heart failure is used, efficacy is best assessed by: a. body weight. b. skin turgor. c. serum sodium. d. serum potassium.
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Answer :A.body weight.diuretics are mainly used in heart disease to reduce swelling and lung congestion.when we check the weight daily we can understand the differences because when diuretics give to heartfailure patient it removes excess water from body .this will help to reduce swelling in the body .patients weight get decreased as the effect of this.
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