The nurse caring for the older adult patient who is taking a diuretic for control of hypertension should monitor the patient closely for signs of which of the following?
a. Hypokalemia
b. Hypocalcemia
c. Hyponatremia
d. Hyperkalemia
ANS: A
Diuretics deplete the body of potassium, a necessary mineral.
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