A patient has been taking chlorthalidone to treat hypertension. The patient's prescriber has just ordered the addition of spironolactone to the patient's drug regimen. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "I should continue following the DASH diet when adding this drug."
B) "I should not take an ACE inhibitor when adding this drug."
C) "I will need to take potassium supplements when adding this drug."
D) "I will not experience a significant increase in diuresis when adding this drug."
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