Case Studies
(LO 13-7) A patient is taking hydrochlorothiazide ( Hydrodiuril ) for hypertension and has a potassium level of 3 mEq/L and a sodium level of 129 mEq/L. What do these levels reflect? What is the cause of this? What type of diuretic is Hydrodiuril, and how does it act? What are some foods that increase the potassium level?
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