A patient taking amlodipine for hypertension reports swollen ankles but has no breathlessness or chest pain. Which nursing action is appropriate?
Correct answer: A. Assess the swelling and inform the prescriber
- A. Assess the swelling and inform the prescriber
- B. Tell the patient to double the next dose
- C. Advise stopping the medicine immediately
- D. Explain that the symptom proves kidney failure
Explanation
Ankle oedema is a recognised adverse effect of amlodipine and should be assessed and communicated to the prescriber. The patient should not double or abruptly stop treatment without advice, and ankle swelling alone does not prove kidney failure.
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