2023 NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Practice Question

A client with a history of heart failure is prescribed spironolactone. Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor closely?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic, and hyperkalemia is a serious side effect that requires close monitoring of potassium levels.

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