The nurse is caring for a female client who has had 25 mg of oral hydrochlorothiazide added to her medication regimen for the treatment of hypertension (HTN). Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the patient? a) “You may develop dry mouth or nasal congestion while on this medication.” b) “You may drink alcohol while taking this medication.” c) “Increase the amount of fruits and vegetables you eat.” d) “Take this medication before going to bed.”
The nurse is caring for a female client who has had 25 mg of oral hydrochlorothiazide added to her medication regimen for the treatment of hypertension (HTN). Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the patient?
a) “You may develop dry mouth or nasal congestion while on this medication.”
b) “You may drink alcohol while taking this medication.”
c) “Increase the amount of fruits and vegetables you eat.”
d) “Take this medication before going to bed.”