A Client Is Scheduled to Receive a First Dose of the Antihypertensive

question 23

Multiple Choice

A client is scheduled to receive a first dose of the antihypertensive drug prazosin (Minipress) .The nurse provides which instruction to the client before administering the dose?

• A) "A transient headache may occur,but it will pass quickly."
• B) "Nausea and vomiting are common but can be helped by eating crackers."
• C) "Do not get out of bed for the first 2 to 3 hours after the dose."
• D) "Some people get a feeling of chills for a few hours after the first dose."

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