A Patient Has Begun Taking Spironolactone (Aldactone)in Addition to a Thiazide

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient has begun taking spironolactone (Aldactone) in addition to a thiazide diuretic.With the addition of the spironolactone,the nurse will counsel this patient to

• A) continue taking a potassium supplement daily.
• B) recognize that abdominal cramping is a transient side effect.
• C) report decreased urine output to the provider.
• D) take these medications at bedtime.

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