The diuretic hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ; HydroDIURIL) is usually prescribed for the older adult in a lower dose. The nurse recognizes that this is an attempt to prevent the older adult from experiencing a(n):
a. increase in potassium loss.
b. decrease in sodium loss.
c. decrease in blood sugar levels.
d. increase in red and white blood cell count.
ANS: A
HCTZ is a potassium-wasting diuretic.
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