A patient has been taking spironolactone (Aldactone) to treat heart failure. The nurse will monitor for
a. hyperkalemia.
b. hypermagnesemia.
c. hypocalcemia.
d. hypoglycemia.
ANS: A
Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic and can cause hyperkalemia.
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