Care Hope College RN HESI Pharmacology

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A patient with heart failure develops hyperaldosteronism and is prescribed spironolactone. What instructions should the nurse include in the patient’s care plan?

A. Substitute salt with a salt substitute. B. Protect your skin before going outside. C. Limit intake of high-potassium foods. D. Monitor skin for excessive bruising.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: This question is identical to Question 7. Spironolactone increases potassium retention, so limiting high-potassium foods (
C) prevents hyperkalemia. Salt substitutes (
A) contain potassium. Sun protection (
B) and bruising (
D) are unrelated.
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