A Newly Diagnosed Patient with Hypertension Is Prescribed Diuril, a Thiazide

A newly diagnosed patient with hypertension is prescribed Diuril, a thiazide diuretic. What patient education should the nurse provide to this patient?

A) Eat a banana every day because Diuril causes moderate hyperkalemia.
B) Take over-the-counter potassium pills because Diuril causes your kidneys to lose potassium.
C) Diuril can cause low blood pressure and dizziness, especially when you get up suddenly.
D) Diuril increases sodium levels in your blood, so cut down on your salt.