The client who has just been started on isosorbide dinitrate (Isordil) complains of a headache. What is the nurse's best first action?
A. Titrate oxygen to relieve headache.
B. Hold the next dose.
C. Notify the physician.
D. Administer prescribed 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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