While a Client Is Taking Potassium-Sparing Diuretics,the Nurse Should Avoid

question 7

Multiple Choice

While a client is taking potassium-sparing diuretics,the nurse should avoid administration of which of the following to prevent hyperkalemia?

• A) Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
• B) Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)
• C) Blood from a blood bank
• D) Sodium replacements

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Definitions:

Mensuration

The study or process of measurement, often used in the context of assessing body dimensions in medical examinations.

Calibrating

Adjusting or setting a measuring device or instrument so its output accurately corresponds to the value of the measured quantity.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, typically measured at the arteries.

Controlled Blood Pressure

Blood pressure that is maintained within a target range through lifestyle modifications and/or medication, reducing the risk of cardiovascular complications.