A nurse providing medication education about loop diuretics advises patients to avoid eating licorice. What is the nurse's rationale for this statement?
A) Licorice causes acid-base imbalances.
B) Licorice can cause potassium loss.
C) Licorice can cause sodium retention.
D) Licorice can cause gastric irritation.
E) Licorice causes renal absorption of calcium.
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