A patient who is currently taking a diuretic should be informed by the nurse that he or she may experience which of the following effects?
a. Nocturia
b. Nightmares
c. Increased daytime sleepiness
d. Reduced REM sleep
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A The nurse should inform the patient who is currently taking a diuretic that he or she might experience nighttime awakening because of nocturia.
B Diuretic use does not cause nightmares.
C Diuretics do not cause increased daytime sleepiness.
D Diuretics do not reduce REM sleep.
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