The nurse provides drug teaching to the patient prescribed captopril (Capoten). What statement made by the patient does the nurse interpret to mean teaching has been effective?
A) "I will limit my fluid intake to 1,200 mL daily."
B) "I will call my doctor if I bruise easily or become extremely tired."
C) "I will move from a reclining to a standing position slowly."
D) "I will increase my intake of foods high in potassium."
B
Feedback:
Captopril has been associated with a sometimes-fatal pancytopenia, cough, and unpleasant gastrointestinal (GI) distress so the patient should be alert to symptoms related to anemia, reduction in platelets, or infection. There is no need to increase potassium intake because a slight rise in potassium level is associated with this drug. Orthostatic hypotension is not a listed adverse effect. There is no need to limit fluid intake for most patients unless they have a comorbid disorder.
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