A Client Is Instructed to Use Potassium Supplements Because a Medication

question 12

Multiple Choice

A client is instructed to use potassium supplements because a medication that has been prescribed may cause hypokalemia. The nurse is aware that which group of drugs may cause hypokalemia?

• A) Potassium-sparing diuretics
• B) Potassium-wasting diuretics
• C) Beta-blockers
• D) Narcotics

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