An adult has been taking captopril (Capoten) for hypertension. The client tells the nurse that he has a dry cough and sometimes gets dizzy when he stands up. What conclusions should the nurse make regarding this client?

B Dizziness is a common side effect of antihypertensives. The cough is probably unrelated to the medication. D Cough is a serious side effect and usually results in discontinuing the medication. The dizziness will get better with time. A The client is having severe side effects and should discontinue the drug until after he sees his physician. C A dry cough is a common side effect of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. The client should stand up slowly to avoid orthostatic hypotension, a common side effect of antihypertensives.