ATI RN
ATI N211 Pharmacology Exam I Questions
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A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for verapamil for angina. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Increase your daily intake of dietary fiber. Verapamil, a calcium channel blocker used for angina, can cause constipation as a side effect. Increasing fiber intake can help prevent or alleviate constipation.
Choice A is incorrect because verapamil can be taken with or without food.
Choice B is incorrect as there is no need to limit fluid intake to meal times.
Choice D is incorrect as swelling of the ankles is not a common side effect of verapamil.
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