The nurse is caring for a client with hypertension who is prescribed Clonidine transdermal preparation. What is the correct information to teach this client?
a. Change the patch daily at the same time.
b. Remove the patch before taking a shower or bath.
c. Do not take other antihypertensive medications while on this patch.
d. Get up slowly from a sitting to a standing position.
Answer: d. Get up slowly from a sitting to a standing position.
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