The nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted to the intensive care unit with acute pulmonary edema. After assessing the client, the nurse administers furosemide as prescribed. Which actions by the nurse are the most important after administering the medication?
A. Assess lung sounds.
B. Measure urine output.
C. Obtain and monitor vital signs.
D. Assess the client for pitting edema.
E. Document the client's meal intake.