NCLEX RN Exam Practice Practice Question

A client with a history of hypertension is prescribed hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following electrolyte imbalances?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Hydrochlorothiazide, a thiazide diuretic, can cause hypokalemia due to potassium loss.

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