The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Will Begin

question 6

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who will begin taking a thiazide diuretic to treat hypertension. The patient says, "I know this will lower my blood pressure, but how does it work?" How will the nurse respond?

• A) "It can cause orthostatic hypotension, so be careful."
• B) "It reduces the volume of fluid in your blood stream to lower blood pressure."
• C) "The actions are complicated, but it's an effective drug."
• D) "Your provider should explain this medication to you."

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