A Prescriber Has Ordered Clonidine [Catapres] for a Patient Who

question 2

Multiple Choice

A prescriber has ordered clonidine [Catapres] for a patient who has hypertension. The nurse teaches the patient about side effects of this drug. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?

• A) "I should chew sugar-free gum or drink water to reduce dry mouth."
• B) "I should not drive as long as I am taking this drug."
• C) "I should stand up slowly when taking this medication."
• D) "I should stop taking this drug if I feel anxious or depressed."

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