A child diagnosed with hyperaldosteronism needs a diuretic. Which diuretic does the nurse anticipate administering?
A.
Bumetanide (Bumex)
B.
Furosemide (Lasix)
C.
Hydrocholorthiazide (Hydrodiuril)
D.
Spironolactone (Aldactone)
ANS: D
Aldactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic, which is important because children with hyperaldosteronism have low potassium levels. The other three diuretics are potassium wasting.
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