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    Ati pharmacology assessment 1 proctored exam
    Select All That Apply

    A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking captopril for one year. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse review? (Select all that apply.)

    Explanation & Rationale

    Choice A rationale Potassium level should be reviewed because captopril can cause hyperkalemia due to its effect on aldosterone secretion. Choice B rationale WBC with differential should be reviewed because captopril can cause neutropenia or agranulocytosis, especially in patients with renal impairment or collagen vascular disease. Choice C rationale BUN level should be reviewed because captopril can affect renal function, leading to increased BUN levels. Choice D rationale Hemoglobin level is not typically affected by captopril, so it is not a priority for review. Choice E rationale Glucose level is not typically affected by captopril, so it is not a priority for review.

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