A patient who has been receiving diuretic therapy is admitted to the ED with a serum potassium level of 3.1 mEq/L. Of the following medications that the patient has been taking at home, the nurse will be most concerned about
A) metoprolol (Lopressor) 12.5 mg orally daily.
B) lantus insulin 24 U subcutaneously every evening.
C) oral digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.25 mg daily.
D) ibuprofen (Motrin) 400 mg every 6 hours.
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