A student nurse is planning on administering a diuretic to a client with heart failure. Her instructor asks her to describe the action diuretics have on heart failure. What is the best response of the student?

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Rationale 1 This is the action of vasodilators
Rationale 2 Diuretics increase urine flow, thereby reducing blood volume and cardiac workload. They are widely used in the treatment of cardiovascular disease.
Rationale 3 This is the action of a phosphodiesterase inhibitor.
Rationale 4 This is the action of a beta blocker.

A Student Nurse Is Planning on Administering a Diuretic to a Client