A Patient Who Has Been Receiving Diuretic Therapy Is Admitted

A patient who has been receiving diuretic therapy is admitted to the emergency department with a serum potassium level of 3.1 mEq/L. Of the following medications that the patient has been taking at home, the nurse will be most concerned about

A) oral digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.25 mg daily.
B) ibuprofen (Motrin) 400 mg every 6 hours.
C) metoprolol (Lopressor) 12.5 mg orally daily.
D) lantus insulin 24 U subcutaneously every evening.

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