A Client Is Taking Verapamil for Hypertension,Glucotrol for Management of Type

question 37

Multiple Choice

A client is taking verapamil for hypertension,Glucotrol for management of type II diabetes,and melatonin for sleep.Which should the nurse ask about these medications?

• A)"How is the melatonin helping you with sleep?"
• B)"How long have you been taking the verapamil for blood pressure control?"
• C)"What was the result of your last hemoglobin A1C level?"
• D)"What was your blood pressure before you began taking the verapamil?"

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