The nurse has provided education for a client prescribed nifedipine (Adalat CC). Which statement made by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A. "If I drink alcohol while taking this medication, I will get very sick to my stomach."
B. "I should stop taking my melatonin sleep medication."
C. "I should no longer drink grapefruit juice."
D. "I should no longer drink sports drinks with caffeine in them."
E. "I should stop taking my vitamin C supplement."
Answer: A
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