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6 years ago
The nurse is caring for an older patient who is taking 25 mg per day of hydrochlorothiazide. The nurse will closely monitor which lab value in this patient?
 
  a. Coagulation studies
  b. White blood count
  c. Liver function tests
  d. Serum potassium
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6 years ago
ANS: D
Older patients who take doses of hydrochlorothiazide between 25 to 50 mg/day have increased risk of electrolyte imbalances, so potassium should be monitored closely.
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6 years ago
Good timing, thanks!
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