The respiratory therapist is caring for a patient who is receiving diuretic therapy as part of the medication regimen for her congestive heart failure
Which of the following would the therapist MOST likely monitor in watching for common side effects associated with diuretic therapy?
a. Hypokalemia
b. Hyperchloremia
c. Hyperbilirubinemia
d. Hyponatremia
A
Hypokalemia is a side effect of diuretic therapy.
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