The nurse assesses patients receiving nifedipine (Adalat) for what adverse effects?
A) Ascites
B) Asthma
C) Peripheral edema
D) Tetany
C
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Peripheral edema, heart block, bradycardia, and hypotension can occur with calcium-channel blockers. Asthma, ascites, and tetany are not associated with these drugs.
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