The client who just started taking isosorbide dinitrate (Imdur) reports a headache. What is the nurse's best action?
a. Titrate oxygen to relieve headache.
b. Hold the next dose of Imdur.
c. Instruct the client to drink water.
d. Administer PRN acetaminophen.
D
The vasodilating effects of this drug frequently cause clients to have headaches during the initial period of therapy. Clients should be told about this side effect and encouraged to take the medi-cation with food. Some clients obtain relief with mild analgesics, such as acetaminophen.
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