A Patient Is Taking Spironolactone and Comes to the Clinic

A patient is taking spironolactone and comes to the clinic complaining of weakness and tingling of the hands and feet.The primary care NP notes a heart rate of 62 beats per minute and a blood pressure of 100/58 mm Hg.The NP should:

A) obtain a serum drug level.
B) order an electrocardiogram (ECG) and serum electrolytes.
C) change the medication to a thiazide diuretic.
D) question the patient about potassium intake.

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