What are the nutritional implications of these drugs, especially as they pertain to Mr. N's condition?
Aldactone: anorexia, nausea, diarrhea, hyperkalemia, dehydration, hypokalemia, transient elevation in BUN, and acidosis.
Lasix: abdominal discomfort and pain, diarrhea (with oral solution), hypokalemia, hypochloremia alkalosis, fluid and electrolyte imbalance, hypocalcemia, hypomagnesemia, hyperglycemia, and impairment of glucose tolerance.
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