The nurse is caring for a client who is taking spironolactone. Which of the following parameters should the nurse monitor?
A)Decreased urinary output
B)Evidence of fluid overload.
C)Increased serum sodium levels.
D)Elevated serum potassium levels.

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Spironolactone is a diuretic and it blocks aldosterone. Recalling that aldosterone increases the excretion of potassium, a medication that blocks aldosterone will tend to cause hyperkalemia. Aldosterone also promotes the reabsorption of sodium and water in the renal tubules, so spironolactone will tend to cause increased urine output, a decreased or normal serum sodium level, and signs of dehydration.

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