A client who takes clonidine (Catapres) is to be discharged to home. Which instruction will the nurse include when teaching this client?
a. "Your blood pressure should be checked by a health care provider at least once a year."
b. "Increasing fluid and fiber in your diet can help prevent the side effect of constipation."
c. "Intense exercise or prolonged standing is not a problem with clonidine as it can be with other antihypertensive agents."
d. "If you are having difficulty with the common side effect of drooling, notify your health care provider so your dosage can be adjusted."
Answer: b. "Increasing fluid and fiber in your diet can help prevent the side effect of constipation."
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