Teaching the client receiving antihypertensive therapy to eat a high-protein snack and flex the calf muscle will help decrease the client's experiencing:
a. nausea and vomiting. c. orthostatic hypotension.
b. decreased libido. d. mental depression.
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: This is not a common adverse effect of antihypertensive therapy.
B Incorrect: These actions will not increase libido.
C Correct: These are among the steps the client can take to decrease postural hypotension.
D Incorrect: These actions will not increase mental alertness.
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