A client with diabetes and hypertension is placed on lisinopril for treatment of hypertension. Which laboratory results does the nurse recognize may result from the client's medications? Select all that apply. A) K+ 2.8 mEq/L B) K+ 5.5 mEq/L C) Na+ 128 mEq/L D) Cl^- 120 mEq/L E) Creatinine 2.2 mg/dL

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Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor, which can cause hyperkalemia (increased potassium levels) and increased creatinine levels.

A Client with Diabetes and Hypertension Is Placed on Lisinopril