The nurse has provided patient teaching about potassium sparing diuretic therapy. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "I will take my medication in the morning."
b. "I will report a weight gain of 2 pounds in 2 days."
c. "I will rise slowly when I get up from a sitting position."
d. "I will use a salt substitute because I limit my salt intake."
ANS: D
Salt substitutes are potentially dangerous because they are high in potassium.
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