Ella Daniels, a middle-aged African American woman, takes spironolactone (Aldactone) for HTN. As the nurse responsible for providing her with health information, you plan to talk with her about this...

Ella Daniels, a middle-aged African American woman, takes spironolactone (Aldactone) for HTN. As the nurse responsible for providing her with health information, you plan to talk with her about this drug.

1. How does the mechanism of action of spironolactone differ from that of lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril)?

2. What are the main precautions specific to Aldactone that should be included in the teaching plan?