The nurse is reinforcing teaching provided to a patient prescribed captopril (Capoten). What should the nurse specifically include in instructions? (Select all that apply.)
a. Take medication with meals.
b. Report any cough that develops.
c. Use sunscreen to prevent photosensitivity.
d. Check blood pressure weekly and report changes.
e. Report to the laboratory weekly for laboratory follow-up.
f. Report any swelling of the hands, feet, or tongue or difficulty swallowing.
ANS: B, D, F
The patient should check blood pressure weekly; report cough, swelling of the hands, feet, or tongue, or difficulty swallowing. A. It is not necessary to take the medication with meals. C. Photosensitivity is not an issue. E. Weekly laboratory tests are not necessary.
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