A client is taking Inderal for approximately 6 months. What information does the nurse share with the client?
a. Avoid abruptly stopping the medication.
b. Take the medication every other day.
c. Notify the physician if the common side effect of diarrhea occurs.
d. Notify the physician if the common side effect is increased salivation.
a. Avoid abruptly stopping the medication.
FEEDBACK:
a. Avoid abrupt stopping the medication because this can lead to rebound hypertension, rebound tachycardia, and rebound angina.
b. The medication should be taken as directed. .
c. Diarrhea is not a common side effect. .
d. Increased salivation is not a common side effect. .
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