A Patient Who Is Taking a Potassium-Wasting Diuretic for Treatment

question 28

Multiple Choice

A patient who is taking a potassium-wasting diuretic for treatment of hypertension complains of generalized weakness.It is most appropriate for the nurse to take which action?

• A) Assess for facial muscle spasms.
• B) Ask the patient about loose stools.
• C) Suggest that the patient avoid orange juice with meals.
• D) Ask the health care provider to order a basic metabolic panel.

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Definitions:

Accounts Payable

Liabilities representing amounts owed by a company to creditors for purchases of goods or services on credit, typically due within a short period.

Accrue Cost

The process of recording expenses and liabilities as soon as they are incurred, regardless of when cash is exchanged.

Accounting Cycle

The collective process of identifying, analyzing, and recording the accounting events of a company.

Post-closing Trial Balance

A trial balance prepared after closing entries are made, used to check the balance of debits and credits have been maintained throughout the period after all closing entries are completed.