197. A community health nurse is educating a patient about potential side effects of a new diuretic medication. The patient reports experiencing dizziness upon standing. What is the medicinal recommendation?
A.
Stop taking the diuretic
B.
Advise to rise slowly from sitting/lying position, ensure adequate hydration, and contact healthcare provider, as this can indicate orthostatic hypotension
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C.
Take more diuretic
D.
Ignore the dizziness
📖 Additional Information
Stop taking the diuretic
Advise to rise slowly from sitting/lying position, ensure adequate hydration, and contact healthcare provider, as this can indicate orthostatic hypotension
