The LPN answers the phone at a primary care physician's office. The client reports, "I recently started taking hydralazine (Apresoline) and have been feeling very nauseated." Which of the following responses by the nurse is best?
A. "You should try taking half a pill for a few days until the doctor is able to call you back."
B. "This is a side effect of the medication, and I will leave a note for the physician to determine what course of action should be taken."
C. "Because this is common with the medication, I suggest you try eating saltine crackers frequently throughout the day."
D. "I think you should call the pharmacy and see what they suggest."
B
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