When teaching a client about the adverse effects of thiazide diuretic, the nurse basis instruction on which underlying cause of most adverse effects?
a. hypokalemia c. muscle weakness
b. hyperkalemia d. muscle cramps
ANS: A
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A Correct: Hypokalemia is the underlying cause for muscle cramps and weakness.
B Incorrect: Hyperkalemia does not occur secondary to thiazide diuretics.
C Incorrect: Hypokalemia is the underlying cause for muscle cramps and weakness.
D Incorrect: Hypokalemia is the underlying cause for muscle cramps and weakness.
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