The client is taking a medication for an endocrine problem that inhibits aldosterone secretion and release. To what complications of this therapy should the nurse be alert?
A. Dehydration, hypokalemia
B. Dehydration, hyperkalemia
C. Overhydration, hyponatremia
D. Overhydration, hypernatremia
B
Aldosterone is a mineralocorticoid that increases the reabsorption of water and sodium in the kidney at the same time that it promotes excretion of potassium. Any drug or condition that dis-rupts aldosterone secretion or release increases the client's risk for excessive water loss and po-tassium reabsorption.
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