A patient is taking hydrochlorothiazide,a potassium-wasting diuretic,for treatment of hypertension.What symptoms should the nurse teach the patient to report?

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Hydrochlorothiazide is a potassium-wasting diuretic, so the patient is at risk for hypokalemia (low potassium levels). Symptoms of hypokalemia include fatigue and muscle weakness. Choices B, C, and D are not associated with hypokalemia.

A Patient Is Taking Hydrochlorothiazide,a Potassium-Wasting Diuretic,for Treatment of Hypertension