A Patient Is Taking Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL)for Hypertension

question 15

Multiple Choice

A patient is taking hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) for hypertension.When providing dietary teaching what should the nurse encourage the patient to increase the intake of?

• A) Bananas
• B) Apple juice
• C) Sugar-free foods
• D) Low-fat milk

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Amortized Bond Discount

The gradual reduction of a bond discount over the life of the bond, treated as additional interest expense over the bond's term.

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