A Patient Has Been Taking Spironolactone (Aldactone)to Treat Heart Failure

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient has been taking spironolactone (Aldactone) to treat heart failure.The nurse will monitor for

• A) hyperkalemia.
• B) hypermagnesemia.
• C) hypocalcemia.
• D) hypoglycemia.

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