The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Whose Provider Has

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient whose provider has just ordered a switch from atenolol (Tenormin) to reserpine.When preparing the patient to take this medication,what will the nurse do?

• A) Ask about herbal supplements.
• B) Counsel that NSAIDs are safe to take with reserpine.
• C) Teach about potential side effects of mood elevation and euphoria.
• D) Tell the patient to expect immediate therapeutic effects.

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