Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
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 due to potassium-sparing effects. Potassium intake should not increase, it's taken in the morning, and diuresis is not immediate.