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A patient with cirrhosis who is being treated with spironolactone (Aldactone) and furosemide (Lasix) has a serum sodium level of 135 mEq/L (135 mmol/L) and serum potassium 3.2 mEq/L (3.2 mmol/L) . Before notifying the health care provider, the nurse should


A) administer the furosemide and withhold the spironolactone.
B) give both drugs as scheduled.
C) administer the spironolactone.
D) withhold both drugs until talking with the health care provider.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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