Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic. The nurse should monitor for which electrolyte imbalance?

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AHyperkalemia
BHyponatremia only
CHypercalcemia
DHypokalemia

✓ Correct answer: A. Hyperkalemia Spironolactone blocks aldosterone, retaining potassium; hyperkalemia is the major risk especially in patients with renal impairment or those taking ACE inhibitors.

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