A Child Is Admitted to the Hospital for Hypercalcemia and Is

question 5

Multiple Choice

A child is admitted to the hospital for hypercalcemia and is placed on diuretic therapy. Which diuretic would the nurse expect to give?

• A) Hydrochlorothiazide (Aquazide)
• B) Spironolactone (Aldactone)
• C) Furosemide (Lasix)
• D) Mannitol (Osmitrol)

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