diuretics
This type of diuretic is the only one that can lead to HYPERKALEMIA
POTASSIUM-SPARING: SPIRONOLACTONE
#1 choice for essential hypertension
Thiazide
This diuretic can lead to ototoxicity
Furosemide
Complications loop and thiazide diuretics (give 3)
Hyponatremia, hypokalemia, hyperglycemia
nursing interventions for loop diuretics
Weigh clients each day, take during the day, initiate fall precaution, eat food high in potassium, report urine less than 30 mL/hr