A Patient Who Has Just Begun Taking an Angiotensin Converting

question 25

Multiple Choice

A patient who has just begun taking an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor calls the nurse and reports feeling very dizzy when standing up and asks if the medication should be discontinued.What is the nurse's best response?

• A) "Stop taking the medication immediately."
• B) "Rise to a sitting or standing position slowly; your symptoms will resolve."
• C) "I will schedule you to visit the healthcare provider today."
• D) "Cut the pill in half and take a reduced dosage."

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