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?
A.
Stop taking the diuretic
B.
Advise contacting healthcare provider, as leg cramps can indicate electrolyte imbalance (e.g., hypokalemia), and possibly discuss potassium-rich foods or supplements
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C.
Take more diuretic
D.
Ignore the leg cramps
📖 Additional Information
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
