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An older client who is agitated, dyspneic, orthopneic, and using accessory muscles to breathe is admitted for further treatment. Initial assessment includes a heart rate of 128 beats/minute and irregular, respirations of 38 breaths/minute, blood pressure of 168/100 mm Hg, and oxygen saturation of 90% on room air. Wheezes and crackles are noted throughout bilateral lung fields. An hour after the administration of furosemide 60 mg IV push (IVP), which assessments should the nurse obtain to determine the client's response to treatment? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: Lung sounds, oxygen saturation, and urinary output are direct measures of furosemide's effectiveness in reducing fluid overload and improving respiratory status.

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