The nurse is caring for a client admitted to the medical-surgical unit with hypervolemia that has resulted from renal failure.Which medications does the nurse anticipate will be prescribed for this client based on the diagnosis?
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Furosemide (Lasix) and Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide) are both diuretics that can help remove excess fluid from the body, which is important in treating hypervolemia. Epoetin alfa (Procrit) is used to stimulate red blood cell production and would not be helpful in treating hypervolemia. Polystyrene sulfate (Kayexalate) is a medication used to treat high potassium levels in the blood and would not be used to directly treat hypervolemia. Sodium bicarbonate is sometimes used to treat acidosis, but would not directly address the fluid overload seen in hypervolemia.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Admitted to the Medical-Surgical