Question

The answer is B. ACE Inhibitors and spironolactone (it's a potassium-sparing diuretic) will both cause the kidneys to retain potassium. Therefore, it is very important the nurse teaches the patient to limit foods high in potassium.

Option 1: Limiting potassium is unnecessary
Option 2: Limiting sodium is essential
Option 3: Limiting calcium is essential
Option 4: Limiting potassium is important

Answer 1

Aldosterone and spironolactone both cause the kidneys to retain potassium. It is important for the nurse to teach the patient to limit high potassium foods.

Step-by-step explanation:

OALDOSTERONE is a hormone that increases the reabsorption of sodium and the excretion of potassium in the distal tubules of the kidneys. This hormone is released in response to high levels of potassium in the blood. Spironolactone, a potassium-sparing diuretic, also helps the kidneys retain potassium. Therefore, it is important for the nurse to teach the patient to limit foods that are high in potassium.