A patient is switched from furosemide (Lasix) to spironolactone (Aldactone). The patient asks the nurse why she has been switched to a new medicine. What is the best answer that will provide patient education regarding the change?
A) "You will lose less potassium with spironolactone than with furosemide."
B) "You will have greater potassium losses with spironolactone than with furosemide."
C) "You will have greater water losses with spironolactone than with furosemide."
D) "You will have greater sodium losses with spironolactone than with furosemide."
A
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