Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 65%
Simulated
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for spironolactone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Reporting signs of hyperkalemia is critical with spironolactone, a potassium-sparing diuretic. Potassium intake should not increase, it's taken in the morning, and diuresis is not immediate.