A 68-year-old woman presents for a routine check-up. Her only complaint is that she occasionally experiences a little swelling in her ankles. Her serum potassium is 3.5 mEq/L, so the physician wants to avoid unnecessary potassium losses. Which of the following diuretics would be most appropriate for this patient?
A 68-year-old woman presents for a routine check-up. Her only complaint is that she occasionally experiences a little swelling in her ankles. Her serum potassium is 3.5 mEq/L, so the physician wants to avoid unnecessary potassium losses. Which of the following diuretics would be most appropriate for this patient?
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A 68-year-old woman presents for a routine check-up. Her only complaint is that she occasionally experiences a little swelling in her ankles. Her serum potassium is 3.5 mEq/L, so the physician wants to avoid unnecessary potassium losses. Which of the following diuretics would be most appropriate for this patient?
✓ Correct Answer: D. Indapamide
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