The client asks the nurse what common side effects of calcium channel blockers are. What should the nurse include in client teaching? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
1. Headache
2. Constipation
3. Epistaxis
4. Edema of lower extremities
5. Dysuria
Correct Answer: 1, 4
Rationale 1: Adverse effects of CCBs are generally not serious and are related to vasodilation: headache, dizziness, and edema of the ankles and feet.
Rationale 2: Constipation is incorrect because this is not a common side effect of calcium channel blockers.
Rationale 3: Epistaxis is incorrect because this is not a side effect of calcium channel blockers.
Rationale 4: Adverse effects of CCBs are generally not serious and are related to vasodilation: headache, dizziness, and edema of the ankles and feet.
Rationale 5: Dysuria is incorrect because this is not a side effect of calcium channel blockers.
Global Rationale: Adverse effects of CCBs are generally not serious, and are related to vasodilation: headache, dizziness, and edema of the ankles and feet. Constipation,epistaxis, and dysuria are incorrect because they are not common side effects of calcium channel blockers.
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