Furosemide (Lasix),a potent diuretic,is administered in acute ventricular failure in order to
A) strengthen myocardial contractile force.
B) increase plasma K⁺.
C) excrete excess water and relieve the edema.
D) relieve pain.

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Acute ventricular failure causes edema formation.The administration of furosemide (Lasix),a diuretic,causes the kidneys to excrete Na⁺ and water,thereby relieving the edema.

Furosemide (Lasix),a Potent Diuretic,is Administered in Acute Ventricular Failure in Order