When monitoring clients receiving thiazide diuretics, the nurse is unlikely to see:

a. gynecomastia. c. hyperuricemia.
b. hypokalemia. d. hyperglycemia.


ANS: A

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A Correct: This is not an adverse effect of thiazide diuretics.
B Incorrect: This is an adverse effect of thiazide diuretics.
C Incorrect: This is an adverse effect of thiazide diuretics.
D Incorrect: This is an adverse effect of thiazide diuretics.

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