The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client with unstable angina. The client is ordered Nitrostat 1/150 every 5 minutes as needed for angina. Which side effect, emphasized by the nurse, is common especially with the increased dosage?
A) Rash
B) Nausea
C) Dry mouth
D) Orthostatic hypotension
D
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A common side effect of Nitrostat, especially at higher dosages, is orthostatic hypotension. The action of the medication is to dilate the blood vessels to improve circulation to the heart. The side effect of the medication is orthostatic hypotension. A rash, nausea, and dry mouth are not common side effects.
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