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Title: The nurse is preparing to administer the third dose of aldactone (Spironolactone) to a patient with
Post by: Jendo on May 19, 2016
The nurse is preparing to administer the third dose of aldactone (Spironolactone) to a patient with cirrhosis and ascites. What would cause the nurse to question the administration of this medication?
1. Serum creatinine of 1.6 mg/dL
2. Serum sodium of 130 mEq/L
3. Serum potassium of 5.7 mEq/L
4. Weight gain of 0.2 kg


Title: Re: The nurse is preparing to administer the third dose of aldactone (Spironolactone) to a patient w
Post by: Canamerica on Jun 11, 2016
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Title: Re: The nurse is preparing to administer the third dose of aldactone (Spironolactone) to a patient with
Post by: Jendo on Jun 11, 2016
WOW, that makes total sense, perfect explanation


Title: Re: The nurse is preparing to administer the third dose of aldactone (Spironolactone) to a patient with
Post by: Canamerica on Jun 17, 2016
Always more than happy to help on here