Multiple Choice
The nurse is caring for a patient who will begin taking a thiazide diuretic to treat hypertension. The patient says, "I know this will lower my blood pressure, but how does it work?" How will the nurse respond?
A) "It can cause orthostatic hypotension, so be careful."
B) "It reduces the volume of fluid in your blood stream to lower blood pressure."
C) "The actions are complicated, but it's an effective drug."
D) "Your provider should explain this medication to you."
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