An older patient admitted to the hospital with renal failure is overheard asking his family to bring in the bag of red licorice from the kitchen. The nurse is concerned because licorice can cause which adverse effects? (Select all that apply.)
A) Edema
B) Bradycardia
C) Hypokalemia
D) Hypertension
E) Hypernatremia
A, C, D, E
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Potential adverse effects from licorice include edema, hypertension, hypokalemia, and hypernatremia. These adverse effects could be detrimental to the patient with renal failure. Licorice is not known to cause bradycardia.
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