The patient receives hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) .He tells the nurse he is urinating a lot and s how this drug affects his blood pressure.What is the best response by the nurse?
A) "Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) enhances kidney function causing you to urinate more and that decreases your blood pressure."
B) "Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) decreases the fluid in your bloodstream and this lowers your blood pressure."
C) "Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) dilates your blood vessels so you urinate more and your blood pressure decreases."
D) "Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) increases your heart rate;this pumps blood faster to your kidneys so you urinate more and your blood pressure decreases."
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