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1 A client is receiving furosemide (Lasix) to relieve edema. The nurse should monitor the client for which response to the medication? Correct 3 Excessive loss of potassium ions 4 Furosemide is a potent diuretic used to provide rapid diuresis; it acts in the loop of Henle and causes depletion of electrolytes, such as potassium and sodium. Furosemide inhibits the reabsorption, not retention, of sodium. Furosemide does not affect protein metabolism. With edema, the specific gravit...