A primary health care provider has prescribed a loop diuretic for a client with hypertension. The client also has diabetes mellitus. The nurse would assess the client for which of the following after administering the drug?
A) Sudden pain in the joints
B) Increased blood glucose levels
C) Occurrence of gout attacks
D) Sudden increase in weight
Ans: B
Feedback:
The nurse should monitor for increased blood glucose levels in the diabetic client receiving a loop diuretic. The blood glucose levels may be elevated or urine may test positive for glucose. Thiazide diuretic agents may cause gout attacks and sudden joint pain. The nurse need not monitor for a sudden increase in weight as the administration of loop diuretics to a diabetic client will not cause this.
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