Terrence has a highly salty diet. The salt is causing him to retain water and is raising his blood pressure. He needs to increase his urine volume. Which type of drug would be effective for increasing his urine excretion?

A diuretic increases urine production and excretion, which helps the body remove excess water and sodium. That makes a diuretic effective for Terrence’s salt-related water retention and high blood pressure. An antibiotic treats bacterial infections, a vasodilator widens blood vessels, and an analgesic relieves pain.

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