Which symptom indicates too much sodium has been lost when a loop diuretic has been used?
a. Blood pressure gets higher as the day passes.
b. Blood levels of potassium are increased every morning.
c. The patient's urine is a light yellow color and has no perceptible odor.
d. The patient becomes light-headed and dizzy when moving from a sitting to a standing position.
ANS: D
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