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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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A 59-year-old man with a history of congestive heart failure presents to his cardiologist for a follow-up visit. His past medical history is notable for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and obesity. He takes metformin, glyburide, aspirin, lisinopril, and metoprolol. He has a 40 pack-year smoking history and drinks alcohol socially. His temperature is 99.1°F (37.2°C), blood pressure is 150/65 mmHg, pulse is 75/min, and respirations are 20/min. Physical examination reveals bilateral rales at the lung bases and 1+ edema in the bilateral legs. The physician decides to start the patient on an additional diuretic but warns the patient about an increased risk of breast enlargement. Which of the following is the most immediate physiologic effect of the medication in question?
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Decreased sodium reabsorption in the collecting duct