Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 92%
Simulated
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for verapamil for angina. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: Increase your daily intake of dietary fiber. Verapamil, a calcium channel blocker used for angina, can cause constipation as a side effect. Increasing fiber intake can help prevent or alleviate constipation. Choice A is incorrect because verapamil can be taken with or without food. Choice B is incorrect as there is no need to limit fluid intake to meal times. Choice D is incorrect as swelling of the ankles is not a common side effect of verapamil.