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Title: A 35-year-old hypertensive male begins taking a diuretic. Which of the following common side effects ... Post by: sarweston on Feb 12, 2018 A 35-year-old hypertensive male begins taking a diuretic. Which of the following common side effects of this medication should the nurse monitor?
a. Hypokalemia b. Hyponatremia c. Increased uric acid secretion d. Hypermagnesemia Title: A 35-year-old hypertensive male begins taking a diuretic. Which of the following common side effects ... Post by: lakernation24 on Feb 12, 2018 ANS: A
Hypokalemia is a side effect of diuretics. Hypokalemia, not hyponatremia, is a side effect of di-uretic therapy. Diuretics promote uric acid retention, not excretion. Hypokalemia is a side effect of diuretics. Hypermagnesemia is not. |