The nurse teaching clients using vasodilators should include:
a. "Double the next dose if you have forgotten to take a dose."
b. "You should rise and change position slowly."
c. "Take the medication before getting out of bed in the morning."
d. "Do not take these drugs with dairy products."
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: The dose should not be doubled without instructions from the health care provider.
B Correct: The client should rise and change positions slowly, because of the risk of postural hypotension.
C Incorrect: The client should not take the medication before rising in the morning, because of risk of postural hypotension.
D Incorrect: These medications can be taken with dairy products.
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