A Patient Prescribed Spironolactone Is Demonstrating ECG Changes and Complaining

question 34

Multiple Choice

A patient prescribed spironolactone is demonstrating ECG changes and complaining of muscle weakness. The nurse realizes this patient is exhibiting signs of which of the following?

• A)hyperkalemia
• B)hypokalemia
• C)hypercalcemia
• D)hypocalcemia

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