Client teaching for a client taking a thiazide diuretic includes which instruction?
a. Instruct the client to add salt liberally to his food.
b. Instruct the client to decrease intake of potassium-rich foods.
c. Instruct the client to check pulse rate if digoxin is taken with hydrochlorothiazide.
d. Advise the client to rise slowly from a sitting to a standing position.
ANS: D
Diuretics can lead to orthostatic hypotension. The client should limit Na intake and ingest K-containing foods.
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