A client who takes metoprolol, furosemide, and terazosin is experiencing a new onset of leg cramps. Which reason should the nurse suspect as causing this client to have this symptom?
a. Hypokalemia
b. Iron deficiency
c. Folate deficiency
d. Vitamin D deficiency
a. Hypokalemia
Clients taking loop diuretics, in this case would be furosemide, are at increased risk for loss of potassium resulting in hypokalemia. Iron is lost during chelation with certain antibiotics. Folate is lost with excessive use of alcohol. Vitamins D levels can be decreased in clients using anticonvulsant medication.
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