The nurse is caring for a patient who takes rosiglitazone 4 mg daily. The nurse should be most concerned by which of the following assessment findings?
A) Random glucose = 142 mg/dL
B) Urine output is 200 mL in the past 4 hr
C) Inspiratory crackles noted on auscultation
D) Apical pulse = 72 bpm

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Inspiratory crackles could indicate pulmonary edema, a known side effect of rosiglitazone. The other assessment findings are within normal limits or not directly related to the medication.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Takes Rosiglitazone