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You complete your assessment of G.S. You note shortness of breath (SOB), fine crackles throughout all lung fields posteriorly and in both lower lobes anteriorly, and coarse crackles over the large airways.

It is time to administer furosemide (Lasix) 4040 mg IV push (IVP). What effect, if any, will furosemide have on G.S.'s breath sounds?

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Furosemide\textbf{Furosemide}, a diuretic, will mobilize and increase excretion of excess fluids from the body. Decreased parenchymal edema might result in fewer fine crackles.

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