A 60-Year-Old Patient Is Taking Spironolactone (Aldactone),a Drug That Blocks

question 13

Multiple Choice

A 60-year-old patient is taking spironolactone (Aldactone) ,a drug that blocks the action of aldosterone on the kidney,for hypertension.The nurse will monitor for

• A) increased serum sodium.
• B) decreased urinary output.
• C) elevated serum potassium.
• D) evidence of fluid overload.

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