ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 Retake 2 Questions
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A nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis of the liver and is receiving spironolactone. Which of the following findings indicates that the client is responding to the treatment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Decreased ascites. Spironolactone is a diuretic commonly used in liver cirrhosis to reduce fluid retention and ascites. As the medication helps the kidneys excrete excess fluid, a decrease in ascites signifies a positive response to treatment. Increased energy (
A) and increased appetite (
C) are not direct indicators of spironolactone's effectiveness in treating cirrhosis. Decreased jaundice (
D) may improve with liver function but is not a specific response to spironolactone.
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