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The Nurse Is Teaching a Patient About the Loss of Potassium

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The nurse is teaching a patient about the loss of potassium when taking diuretics.The physician started this patient on spironolactone (Aldactone) .Which is a special characteristic of this diuretic?


A) It blocks active transport of sodium and potassium excretion.
B) It is used when there is high renal filtration.
C) It affects the exchange of sodium and potassium excretion.
D) It gives a peak effect in diuretic use.

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