A 50-year-old client with hypertension is being treated with a diuretic. The client reports muscle weakness and falls easily. The nurse should assess which electrolyte?
A) Sodium
B) Chloride
C) Phosphorous
D) Potassium

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Diuretics, commonly given to treat high blood pressure and heart failure, can cause an extracellular deficit or loss of electrolytes including potassium, calcium, and magnesium.

A 50-Year-Old Client with Hypertension Is Being Treated with a Diuretic