Which of the following statements indicates to a nurse that a patient taking an osmotic diuretic needs further teaching?
A) "I'll need to have blood work drawn periodically."
B) "A couple of the foods I should eat are yogurt and potatoes."
C) "Taking this medicine will make my body hold on to salt and water."
D) "Yellow fruits are high in potassium, so I should eat more of them."

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Osmotic diuretics work by pulling water into the renal tubule without sodium retention, leading to increased urine output and decreased water in the body, not retaining salt and water as indicated in option C.

Which of the Following Statements Indicates to a Nurse That