If the Patient Taking a Diuretic Has an Erratic Pulse

question 23

Multiple Choice

If the patient taking a diuretic has an erratic pulse and muscle weakness,the nurse should suspect a decrease in:

• A) sodium.
• B) potassium.
• C) chloride.
• D) iron.

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