A patient is prescribed spironolactone (Aldactone) .Why should you advise the patient to avoid the use of salt substitutes?
A) They increase a patient's risk for a high potassium level.
B) They can increase the patient's risk for hypertension.
C) They may lead to hypokalemia.
D) They can cause water retention.
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