When diuresis has not occurred after a month on corticosteroids, the nurse explains to the parents of a child with nephrotic syndrome that diuresis can be brought about by a protocol of:
A) Ibuprofen, an antiinflammatory agent
B) Lasix, a diuretic
C) Cipro, an antibiotic
D) Cytoxan, an antisuppressant

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A potent antisuppressant such as Cytoxan can bring about diuresis when corticosteroids have proven ineffective.

When Diuresis Has Not Occurred After a Month on Corticosteroids