Clients who have renal impairment are at risk of developing ________ during treatment with ACE inhibitors.

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Clients with renal impairment may have decreased potassium excretion and therefore have an increased risk of developing hyperkalaemia, which can be further exacerbated by treatment with ACE inhibitors. ACE inhibitors can decrease aldosterone secretion, which can lead to potassium retention and hyperkalaemia in renal impairment.

Clients Who Have Renal Impairment Are at Risk of Developing