Which symptom will the nurse encourage the patient taking flecainide to report to the health care provider?
a. Headache
b. Dizziness
c. Constipation
d. Weight gain
ANS: D
Flecainide may induce or aggravate preexisting heart failure. Weight gain is a symptom of fluid retention; the patient should be instructed to contact the health care provider for further evaluation. Headache and constipation are not typical adverse effects. Dizziness is usually mild and tends to resolve with continued therapy.
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