A patient with hypertension for 10 years has been told by his health care provider that he has developed nephrotic syndrome,causing generalized edema.Which diuretic will work in the treatment of his condition?

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Loop diuretics work well on patients with very low glomerular filtration rates,because they are so efficient in limiting the reabsorption of sodium.They are often used for patients with kidney disease and to treat chronic heart failure,cirrhosis of the liver,and nephrotic syndrome of kidney disease in which a powerful diuretic is required.

A Patient with Hypertension for 10 Years Has Been Told