Question

question 5 (2.5 points)
patient education for treatment with potassium - sparing diuretics, such as spironolactone (aldactone), should include:
a) \drink large amounts of fluids.\
b) \avoid potassium - rich foods and salt substitutes.\
c) \administer with food.\
d) \limit sunlight exposure.\

Explanation:

Potassium - sparing diuretics like spironolactone increase potassium reabsorption in the kidneys. Consuming potassium - rich foods or salt substitutes (which often contain potassium) can lead to hyperkalemia (high potassium levels in the blood). Drinking large amounts of fluids is not a specific instruction for this type of diuretic. Administering with food is not the main educational point, and limiting sunlight exposure has no relation to potassium - sparing diuretic use.

Answer:

B. "Avoid potassium - rich foods and salt substitutes."