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    Ati Lpn Pharmacology Proctored Exam

    A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is taking hydrochlorothiazide. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Hydrochlorothiazide should be taken in the morning, not at bedtime, to prevent nocturia and sleep disruption due to its diuretic effect. B. It can be taken with or without food; taking it on an empty stomach is not required. C. Muscle weakness is not expected under normal conditions but can occur if hypokalemia develops as a side effect; it is not an intended or normal effect. D. Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic that can cause potassium loss. Teaching the client to increase intake of potassium-rich foods (such as bananas, oranges, and leafy greens) helps prevent hypokalemia and associated complications like muscle cramps or cardiac arrhythmias.

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