Aldactone family medications are frequently used when the hypertensive patient also has:
1. Hyperkalemia
2. Advancing liver dysfunction
3. The need for birth control
4. Rheumatoid arthritis
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All states and agencies allow nursing assistants to change peripheral IV dressings
Indicate whether the statement is true or false