A client is prescribed a thiazide diuretic. Which nutrient should be monitored in this client?
a. Calcium
b. Phosphate
c. Vitamin D
d. Magnesium
d. Magnesium
Clients taking thiazide diuretics should be monitored for urinary loss of potassium and magnesium. Calcium is lost with the use of loop diuretics. Vitamin D loss is usually limited to interactions with anticonvulsant medications. Phosphate levels can decrease when clients take antacids.
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1. Risk of kidney damage 2. Risk of stroke 3. Risk of bleeding 4. Risk of dehydration
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