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A nurse is preparing to administer morning medications. The nurse notes that a patient with a history of hypertension is taking captopril (Capoten) concurrently with spironolactone (Aldac-tone).
 
  Morning laboratory results reveal a serum sodium level of 144 mg/dL, a serum potassium level of 4.5 mEq/L, and a blood glucose level of 128 mg/dL. Which of the following interven-tions should the nurse use? a. Administer the medications as ordered.
  b. Clarify the order with the prescriber.
  c. Confer with the prescriber about increasing the captopril dose.
  d. Request that the spironolactone be changed to mannitol (Osmitrol).
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6 years ago
Good timing, thanks!
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I appreciate what you did here, answered it right Smiling Face with Open Mouth
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Smart ... Thanks!
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