A nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis of the liver and is receiving spironolactone. Which of the following findings indicates that the client is responding to the treatment?

The correct answer is B: Decreased ascites. Spironolactone is a diuretic commonly used in liver cirrhosis to reduce fluid retention and ascites. As the medication helps the kidneys excrete excess fluid, a decrease in ascites signifies a positive response to treatment. Increased energy (A) and increased appetite (C) are not direct indicators of spironolactone's effectiveness in treating cirrhosis. Decreased jaundice (D) may improve with liver function but is not a specific response to spironolactone.