Which of the following would a nurse most likely say to a client who is taking Nifedipine (Procardia)?
a. "You might feel really tired when first standing up in the morning."
b. "Be sure to perform good oral hygiene be-cause this medication may affect the health of your gums."
c. "One side effect you may experience is swelling of the head and hands; report this to your physician."
d. "You may experience a dry cough while taking this medication."
B
One important nursing intervention for the client on Procardia is to teach good oral hygiene to prevent gingival hyperplasia.
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esophagus, and injuries? a. 2 b. 4 c. 6 d. 8
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