The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is Taking

question 7

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who is taking hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) and digoxin (Lanoxin) . Which potential electrolyte imbalance will the nurse monitor for in this patient?

• A) Hypermagnesemia
• B) Hypernatremia
• C) Hypocalcemia
• D) Hypokalemia

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