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ATI N211 Pharmacology Exam I Questions
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A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has hypertension and a new prescription for hydrochlorothiazide. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
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Rationale: The correct answer is A: Take the medication early in the day. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic that can increase urination frequency. Taking it in the morning helps prevent nocturia, promoting better sleep. Option B is incorrect as weighing weekly is not directly related to monitoring the effect of hydrochlorothiazide. Option C is incorrect because muscle pain is not a common adverse effect of this medication. Option D is incorrect as hydrochlorothiazide should be taken with food to minimize gastrointestinal side effects.
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