The patient is receiving chlorothiazide (Diuril) . The nurse suspects the patient is exhibiting side effects to the medication. What will the best assessment of the nurse include?
A) Ataxia and frequent diarrhea
B) Serum potassium level of 3.0 and low blood pressure
C) Serum sodium level of 160 and headaches
D) Mental confusion and dependent edema
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