The nurse is caring for a patient receiving IV furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg and enalapril (Vasotec) 5 mg PO bid for ADHF with severe orthopnea. When evaluating the patient response to the medications, the best indicator that the treatment has been effective is
A) weight loss of 2 pounds overnight.
B) improvement in hourly urinary output.
C) reduction in systolic BP.
D) decreased dyspnea with the head of the bed at 30 degrees.
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