The client has been prescribed a thiazide diuretic. What are the potential adverse effects of thiazide diuretics? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
1. Epistaxis
2. Dizziness
3. Hyperkalemia
4. Hypotension
5. Hypocalcemia
Correct Answer: 2, 4
Rationale 1: Epistaxis is not a side effect of thiazide diuretics.
Rationale 2: Dehydration is possible because of fluid loss, and patients could experience dizziness due to hypotension when moving from a supine to an upright position.
Rationale 3: Thiazides can cause hypokalemia.
Rationale 4: Dehydration is possible because of fluid loss, and patients could experience hypotension.
Rationale 5: Thiazide diuretics do not cause hypocalcemia.
Global Rationale: Dehydration is possible because of fluid loss, and patients could experience dizziness due to hypotension when moving from a supine to an upright position. Epistaxis, hyperkalemia, and hypocalcemia are not side effects of thiazide diuretics.
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