[Verified Answer]: A nurse is caring for a patient who had…

A nurse is caring for a patient who had coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) yesterday. Upon assessment, the nurse discovers that the patient is short of breath, has respirations of 28/minute, is coughing up pink, frothy sputum and has gained 4 pounds since he was weighed pre-surgery. The nurse should anticipate the administration of which medication? Option A PO mannitol Option B IV furosemide Option C IV hydrochlorothiazide Option D PO furosemide