The nurse caring for the older adult patient who is taking a diuretic for control of hypertension should monitor the patient closely for signs of which of the following?

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Diuretics can cause loss of potassium, leading to hypokalemia. Hypocalcemia and hyponatremia are less commonly associated with diuretic use, and hyperkalemia is more commonly associated with the use of certain other medications, such as potassium-sparing diuretics or ACE inhibitors.

The Nurse Caring for the Older Adult Patient Who Is