When teaching the client prescribed bromocriptine mesylate, the nurse should include which of the following instructions?
a. "This will prevent your breasts from being engorged."
b. "It's OK to let your baby suckle intermittently."
c. "If your breasts get full, just take a hot shower to relieve the discomfort."
d. "Rise slowly from a sitting or lying position."
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: Engorgement can still occur.
B Incorrect: This will stimulate milk production.
C Incorrect: This will stimulate milk letdown and further milk production.
D Correct: An adverse effect of this drug is hypotension.
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