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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