A patient is prescribed Carvedilol for hypertension. Which medication education should the nurse provide?
1. "Let me know if this medication causes you to have a headache."
2. "This medication's main side effect is dizziness, so be careful when you first sit up."
3. "Some people get a mild skin rash for a few days after starting this therapy."
4. "You should avoid eating foods high in vitamin K while on this medication."
Answer: 2
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