title: A patient-focused approach to managing diuretic therapy.
abstract: The use of diuretic therapy has been shown to be efficacious in a variety of patient populations. However, its use is not without untoward side effects. Knowledge about the indications for and possible complications resulting from diuretic therapy is imperative to any practitioner prescribing and administering these medications. Informing your patients about why they are on these medications and any side effects will help to prevent the incidence of complications.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004234:Diuretics, Osmotic / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016903:Drug Monitoring / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods; D018579:Patient Selection; D018802:Patient-Centered Care / Q000379:methods*; D014883:Water-Electrolyte Imbalance / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000378:metabolism / Q000451:nursing*