Which Symptom Indicates Too Much Sodium Has Been Lost When

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which symptom indicates too much sodium has been lost when a loop diuretic has been used?

• A) Blood pressure gets higher as the day passes.
• B) Blood levels of potassium are increased every morning.
• C) The patient's urine is a light yellow color and has no perceptible odor.
• D) The patient becomes light-headed and dizzy when moving from a sitting to a standing position.

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