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The nurse is caring for a client experiencing acute mountain sickness (AMS). The nurse anticipates a prescription for which medication?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Acetazolamide promotes acclimatization by inducing bicarbonate diuresis, alleviating AMS symptoms. Sodium bicarbonate (
A) is used for acidosis, tamsulosin (
C) for prostate issues, and dutasteride (
D) for benign prostatic hyperplasia, none of which treat AMS.

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