Clients on thiazide diuretics should be monitored for urinary losses of:
1. Vitamin D.
2. Calcium.
3. Potassium.
4. Phosphate.
Clients taking thiazide diuretics should be monitored for urinary loss of potassium and magnesium. Vitamin D loss is usually limited to interactions with anticonvulsant medications. Calcium is lost with the use of loop diuretics. Phosphate levels can decrease when clients take antacids.
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