Stage C Patients Usually Require a Combination of Three to Four

Stage C patients usually require a combination of three to four drugs to manage their HF. In addition to ACE inhibitors and beta blockers, diuretics may be added. Which of the following statements about diuretics is NOT true?

A) Diuretics reduce preload associated with fluid retention.
B) Diuretics can be used earlier than stage C when the goal is hypertension control.
C) Diuretics may produce problems with electrolyte imbalances, abnormal glucose, and lipid metabolism.
D) Diuretics from the potassium-sparing class should be used when using an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) .