A Client Is Taking a Thiazide Diuretic

question 9

Multiple Choice

A client is taking a thiazide diuretic. The nurse assesses the client's serum glucose level-the fasting blood glucose level is 150 mg/dl. What is an appropriate response by the nurse?

• A) Instruct the client to discontinue taking hydrochlorothiazide.
• B) Inform the healthcare provider of the glucose level and the possible need for a different diuretic.
• C) Instruct the client to take hydrochlorothiazide every other day.
• D) Instruct the client to take an antidiabetic drug instead of the diuretic.

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