A client is taking triamterene-hydrochlorothiazide (Dyazide) and furosemide (Lasix). What assessment finding requires action by the nurse?
a. Cough
b. Headache
c. Pulse of 62 beats/min
d. Potassium of 2.9 mEq/L
D
Hypokalemia is a side effect of both thiazide and loop diuretics. The client loses electrolytes with fluid. Coughing is not a typical side effect of this medication. Headache may occur with any me-dication and is not a serious side effect. Bradycardia is not likely to occur with this medication.
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