The nurse is caring for a male client who is complaining of dizziness when standing. The client has been compliant with his antihypertensive medication
Which statements made by the client are commonly associated with the use of antihypertensive medication?
Select all that apply.
1. "Sometimes, I just feel so sick to my stomach."
2. "I have frequent headaches."
3. "My sex life hasn't been so good since I started taking this medication."
4. "I have a rash all over my back."
5. "I don't seem to urinate as much as I did before I started this medication."
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3
Nausea and headaches are associated with antihypertensive medication use. Clients who use antihypertensive medications to control their blood pressure might experience a decrease in their sex drive. Impotence can occur in male clients. Rashes are not necessarily commonly associated with antihypertensive medication use. Clients who take diuretics to control their blood pressure may find that they are voiding more than usual. This is not found with antihypertensive medications other than diuretics.
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