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

question 41

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 6-8 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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