A Patient Is Taking a Thiazide Diuretic and Reports Anorexia

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient is taking a thiazide diuretic and reports anorexia and fatigue.The nurse suspects which electrolyte imbalance in this patient?

• A) Hypercalcemia
• B) Hypocalcemia
• C) Hyperkalemia
• D) Hypokalemia

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