A Patient with Hypertension Will Begin Taking an Alpha₁ Blocker

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient with hypertension will begin taking an alpha₁ blocker. What will the nurse teach this patient?

• A) A persistent cough is a known side effect of this drug.
• B) Eat foods rich in potassium while taking this drug.
• C) Move slowly from sitting to standing when taking this drug.
• D) Report shortness of breath while taking this drug.

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