Which precaution is most important for the nurse to teach an older patient who is prescribed atazanavir (Reyataz)?
a. "Be sure to take this drug at least 1 hour before or 4 hours after taking an anta-cid."
b. "Weigh yourself daily and notify your prescriber if you gain more than 2 pounds in 1 week."
c. "Check your pulse for a full minute daily and notify your prescriber if it becomes irregular or slow."
d. "Check your calves daily for swelling or redness. If these symptoms appear, go to the emergency department immediately."
C
Atazanavir can impair electrical conduction in the heart and lead to heart block, especially in older adults or people who have an abnormally slow heart rate.
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