NCLEX PN Practice Questions Practice Question

The health care provider has prescribed spironolactone to be given in addition to hydrochlorothiazide to a client with hypertension. Which finding by the nurse indicates that the spironolactone is having the desired effect?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic, so a normal potassium level indicates it is counteracting the potassium loss from hydrochlorothiazide.

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