A patient is being discharged after an MI and is prescribed lisinopril (Prinivil) 10 mg daily. Which instruction is most appropriate for the nurse to give to the patient?
1. Avoid crossing your legs.
2. Weigh yourself at least 3 times a week.
3. Cut down on your sodium intake to 1,500 mg/day.
4. Change your position slowly when going from lying to sitting.
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Rationale 1: This is not the most appropriate instruction to provide to the patient about this medication.
Rationale 2: This is not the most appropriate instruction to provide to the patient about this medication.
Rationale 3: This is not the most appropriate instruction to provide to the patient about this medication.
Rationale 4: Watching for postural hypotension when initiating therapy is important.
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