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Diuretics are given regularly in the acute care setting. Which of the following clients is not a good candidate for diuretics? Client with pulmonary edemaClient with hypercalcemiaClient with hypokalemiaClient with kidney stone formation

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Hi !

Answer:

Client with hypokalemia (diuretics = loss in potassium.)

(dangerous for the heart/heart rhythm disorder)

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