A patient who has been taking a diuretic for the past 2 weeks now experiences all of the following changes.Which change indicates to the nurse that the diuretic is effective?

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Diuretic drugs cause water loss and are often prescribed for edema.One liter of water weighs 2.2 lb.In helping the patient rid the body of excess water,the patient is expected to lose weight.

A Patient Who Has Been Taking a Diuretic for the Past