The nurse is instructing a client who is newly prescribed an antihypertensive medication. Which nursing instruction is emphasized to maintain client safety?
A) Use a pillbox to store daily medication.
B) Sit on the edge of the chair and rise slowly.
C) Do not operate a motor vehicle.
D) Take the medication at the same time daily.
B
Feedback:
The nursing instruction emphasized to maintain client safety is to sit on the edge of the chair before rising slowly. By doing so, the client reduces the possibility of falls related to postural hypotension. Using a pillbox to store medications and taking the medication at the same time daily is good medication management instruction. There is no reason when taking antihypertensive medications to restrict driving.
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