Best NCLEX RN Question Bank Practice Question

A client with a history of heart failure is prescribed spironolactone (Aldactone). Which electrolyte imbalance should the nurse monitor for?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Spironolactone, a potassium-sparing diuretic, can cause hyperkalemia, requiring monitoring to prevent arrhythmias.

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