ATI RN
ATI Nur 112 Fundamentals Exam Questions
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A nurse is reinforcing discharge information for a client who has a new prescription for an antihypertensive medication. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C. It is important for the nurse to instruct the client to change positions slowly when moving from sitting to standing while taking an antihypertensive medication to prevent orthostatic hypotension. This is a common side effect of antihypertensive medications and can lead to dizziness, lightheadedness, and falls. Checking blood pressure every 8 hours (
B) is not necessary and can cause unnecessary anxiety. Avoiding foods that contain tyramine (
D) is specific to certain medications, such as MAOIs, not typically antihypertensives. The statement about increasing medication dosage if tachycardia develops (
A) is incorrect as tachycardia is not a common side effect of antihypertensive medications.
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