The nurse gives the first dose of an antihypertensive drug to a patient. Which instruction does the nurse give to the patient next?
a. "Stay in bed and call for help if you need to get up for any reason."
b. "Urinate in a container so that we can keep track of your urine output."
c. "If you develop a headache, we can give you some acetaminophen (Tylenol)."
d. "You may get up but only if you need to use the bathroom."
A
After taking the first dose of an antihypertensive drug, a patient may develop dizziness, light-headedness, or orthostatic hypotension. The patient should be given the call light and in-structed to call for help getting up out of bed. The patient should also be instructed to change positions slowly.
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