The nurse observes that the client voided four times during the night. The client is a 72-year-old man who is in the hospital for treatment of a myocardial infarction. In addition, he has a history of hypertension and congestive heart failure
Which of the following components of his medication regimen is most likely implicated in his nocturia? A) Nitroglycerine patch
B) A thiazide diuretic
C) An ACE inhibitor
D) Morphine sulfate
B
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The effects of diuretics, even when given in the morning, can continue into the night resulting in nocturia. This effect is less likely with the other listed drugs.
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