An older patient is prescribed a diuretic for the treatment of hypertension. For which health problem should the nurse assess this patient?
A) Constipation
B) Cognitive changes
C) Decreased gastric emptying and nausea
D) Manifestations of fluid and electrolyte imbalances
D
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Electrolyte imbalances are a common adverse effect of diuretic use. Constipation, cognitive changes, decreased gastric emptying, and nausea are not common adverse effects of diuretic use.
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