Due to the ability of thiazide and thiazide-like diuretics to remove sodium and water from the body, patients taking these diuretics may experience:
A. orthostatic hypotension.
B. respiratory depression.
C. hyperkalemia.
D. hypoglycemia.
Answer: A
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