- Stop taking the diuretic
- Advise contacting healthcare provider, as leg cramps can indicate electrolyte imbalance (e.g., hypokalemia), and possibly discuss potassium-rich foods or supplements
- Take more diuretic
- Ignore the leg cramps
137. A community health nurse is educating a patient about potential side effects of a new diuretic medication. The patient reports experiencing leg cramps. What is the medicinal recommendation?
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