When Instructing a Client Diagnosed with Hypertension on the Purpose

question 7

Multiple Choice

When instructing a client diagnosed with hypertension on the purpose of a diuretic, the nurse should explain the mechanism of action to be:

• A) promoting sodium and water loss.
• B) retention of sodium and water.
• C) working on the heart vessels.
• D) decreasing heart rate.

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