A client is prescribed Spironolactone (Aldactone) for blood pressure control. Which of the following should the nurse assess in this client as a potential side effect?
1. Hypokalemia
2. Hyperkalemia
3. Hyponatremia
4. Hypernatremia
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Spironolactone (Aldactone) is a potassium-sparing diuretic. Side effects include hyperkalemia. Hypokalemia and hyponatremia are side effects of the thiazide diuretics. Hypernatremia is not a known side effect of any antihypertensive medication.
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