Question

An 80-year-old client that takes a diuretic for the management of hypertension, informs the nurse that she

taes laxatives daily to promote bowel movements. The nurse assess the client for possible symptoms of
which condition?

Answer 1

Hypokalemia

Step-by-step explanation:

Some diuretics are designed to get rid of potassium. Laxatives create bowel movements which also excrete potassium. Potassium controls cardiac rhythm and can cause death if there is a potassium imbalance.