A patient on diuretic therapy for his hypertension reports experiencing muscle weakness. The nurse explains that this symptom is related to:
1. hypotension.
2. hypokalemia.
3. hypocalcemia.
4. hypernatremia.
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A common side effect of diuretic therapy is low potassium, or hypokalemia. A sign or symptom experienced by the patient is confusion, anorexia, muscle weakness, or irritability. Potassium is lost in the excessive urine output.
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