The health care provider prescribes hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)for a client in chronic renal failure.The nurse suspects the client is experiencing an ineffective response to the medication.Which clinical manifestation would be the most significant?

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Rales, or crackles in the lungs, indicate fluid overload, which suggests that the diuretic hydrochlorothiazide is not effectively removing excess fluid from the body, a significant concern in chronic renal failure.

The Health Care Provider Prescribes Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)for a Client in Chronic