The nurse caring for a client prescribed chlorothiazide (Diuril). Which assessment findings indicate that the client is experiencing side effects of this medication?
1. Ataxia and diarrhea
2. Serum potassium 3.0 mEq/L and blood pressure 88/60 mmHg
3. Serum sodium 170 mEq/L and headaches
4. Mental confusion and dependent edema
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Ataxia and diarrhea are not side effects of diuretic therapy.
Rationale 2: Chlorothiazide (Diuril) causes side effects of hypokalemia and hypotension.
Rationale 3: Hypernatremia indicates dehydration, and headaches are not side effects of thiazide diuretics.
Rationale 4: Mental confusion and dependent edema are not side effects of thiazide diuretics.
Global Rationale: Chlorothiazide (Diuril) causes side effects of hypokalemia and hypotension. Ataxia and diarrhea are not side effects of diuretic therapy. Hypernatremia indicates dehydration, and headaches are not side effects of thiazide diuretics. Mental confusion and dependent edema are not side effects of thiazide diuretics.
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