The Nurse Instructs a Client About the Medication Nifedipine (Procardia)for

question 94

Multiple Choice

The nurse instructs a client about the medication nifedipine (Procardia) for hypertension. Which client statement indicates that additional teaching is needed?

• A)"This medication will cause my ankles to swell, which is normal."
• B)"I need to drink 6 to 8 glasses of water each day."
• C)"I will call my doctor if I gain weight or become short of breath."
• D)"I need to eat foods high in fiber when taking this medication."

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Definitions:

Lower Extremities

Lower extremities refer to the limbs and structures of the lower part of the body, including the hips, thighs, legs, ankles, and feet.

Precapillary Sphincter

A band of smooth muscle that adjusts blood flow into capillaries mainly by contracting and relaxing, thereby regulating the passage of blood into tissues.

Lactate Production

Lactate production occurs during anaerobic respiration in muscles, where glucose is converted to lactate in the absence of sufficient oxygen, leading to muscle fatigue.

Venous Tone

The degree of constriction experienced by the veins, influencing the volume of blood held within venous reservoirs and blood pressure.