A client receiving diltiazem (Cardizem) asks the nurse why they get a headache after taking the prescription. Which response should the nurse provide the client?
A. "Diltiazem (Cardizem) causes the blood vessels in your brain to widen, giving you the headache."
B. "Diltiazem (Cardizem) increases prostaglandin synthesis, giving you the headache."
C. "Diltiazem (Cardizem) releases Substance P, activating pain receptors in your brain and giving you the headache."
D. "Diltiazem (Cardizem) causes the blood vessels in your brain to narrow, giving you the headache."
Answer: A
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