The Nurse Is Teaching a Patient About the Loss of Potassium

question 20

Multiple Choice

The nurse is teaching a patient about the loss of potassium when taking diuretics.The physician started this patient on spironolactone (Aldactone) .Which is a special characteristic of this diuretic?

• A) It blocks active transport of sodium and potassium excretion.
• B) It is used when there is high renal filtration.
• C) It affects the exchange of sodium and potassium excretion.
• D) It gives a peak effect in diuretic use.

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