A Child Diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure Is Started on Digoxin

question 4

Multiple Choice

A child diagnosed with congestive heart failure is started on digoxin (Lanoxin) and spironolactone (Aldactone) . The mother questions why the child was placed on spironolactone (Aldactone) instead of furosemide (Lasix) , which her elderly grandmother uses. The nurse explains that spironolactone (Aldactone) is a diuretic that:

• A)Produces rapid diuresis.
• B)Blocks reabsorption of sodium and water in renal tubules.
• C)Spares potassium.
• D)Promotes vascular relaxation.

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