ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 Exam 6 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and is taking hydrochlorothiazide. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations as an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Hypokalemia. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic that can cause potassium loss through increased urine output. Hypokalemia can lead to cardiac arrhythmias, muscle weakness, and fatigue. Monitoring potassium levels is crucial in clients taking hydrochlorothjsonide to prevent adverse effects.
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A: Hypocalcemia is not a common adverse effect of hydrochlorothiazide.
C: Hypernatremia is not typically associated with hydrochlorothiazide use.
D: Hypermagnesemia is not a common adverse effect of hydrochlorothiazide.
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