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:
a. hypokalemia.
b. hypocalcemia.
c. hyponatremia.
d. hyperkalemia.
ANS: A
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word