A patient who has been taking amiloride (Midamor) for the past 3 months reports that she must shave her legs more frequently. What is the nurse's best action?
a. Hold the next dose and notify the prescriber immediately.
b. Instruct the patient to stop taking oral contraceptives while she is taking this drug.
c. Document the response and reassure the patient that this is an expected side ef-fect.
d. Ask the patient whether she has noticed any changes in the thickness of her scalp hair.
C
A common and nonharmful side effect of amiloride and other potassium-sparing diuretics is an increase in body hair (hirsutism) in women. It is not necessary to stop taking this drug.
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