At the end of the visit, the provider prescribes hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) 25 mg PO each morning to manage the patient's hypertension.
Which statement do you include when teaching the patient about this drug?
A. "This is a loop diuretic that decreases sodium reabsorption."
B. "Eat foods rich in potassium, such as bananas and orange juice."
C. "A potassium supplement will be prescribed along with this drug."
D. "HydroDIURIL is a potassium-sparing diuretic that helps prevent the loss of essential potassium."
