Practice Question
A client is teaching a client who has a new prescription for hydrochlorothiazide for management of hypertension. Which of the following Instructions should the nurse include?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
"Monitor for leg cramps:
Rationale:
♦️Hydrochlorothiazide can cause hypokalemia, which often manifests as leg cramps or muscle weakness.
♦️ Potassium loss is common, so increased, not reduced, potassium intake is important. It should be taken in the morning to avoid nocturia.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pharmacology
- Answer Choices: 4