A patient taking a diuretic is assessed by the nurse as having an erratic pulse and muscle weakness.What should the nurse suspect is deficient?
A)Sodium
B)Potassium
C)Chloride
D)Iron

Name: A patient taking a diuretic is assessed by the nurse as having an erratic pulse and muscle weakness.What should the nurse suspect is deficient? A)Sodium B)Potassium C)Chloride D)Iron
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Diuretics can deplete potassium through urine excretion and lead to muscle weakness and cardiac arrhythmias.

A Patient Taking a Diuretic Is Assessed by the Nurse