A Doctor Has Recently Put a Patient on a Diuretic

question 48

Essay

A doctor has recently put a patient on a diuretic mediation to treat their high blood pressure. What advice might you expect the doctor to give the patient regarding their intakes of potassium? Explain your response.

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