A client is prescribed acetazolamide (Diamox)to treat absence seizures.Which finding indicates that the next dose of this drug should be withheld?

Name: A client is prescribed acetazolamide (Diamox)to treat absence seizures.Which finding indicates that the next dose of this drug should be withheld?
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Acetazolamide can cause hypokalemia (decreased serum potassium), which can be dangerous. If a patient has decreased serum potassium, the next dose should be withheld and the issue addressed.

A Client Is Prescribed Acetazolamide (Diamox)to Treat Absence Seizures