A patient being treated for fluid volume excess has blood glucose elevation. The nurse would review the patient's medication history for which medication?
1. Furosemide (Lasix)
2. Spironolactone (Aldactone)
3. Potassium chloride (K-Dur)
4. Hydrochlorothiazide (Esidrix)
Answer: 4
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