A patient taking chlorpromazine reports dizziness when standing. Which teaching should the nurse provide?
Correct answer: A. Stand slowly and sit down if light-headed
- A. Stand slowly and sit down if light-headed
- B. Stop the drug immediately after one dizzy episode
- C. Take an extra dose before changing position
- D. Restrict all fluids until the dizziness disappears
Explanation
Chlorpromazine may cause orthostatic hypotension, so the patient should change position slowly and prevent falls. The patient should not stop treatment or alter the dose independently, and fluid restriction is not a routine treatment for this adverse effect.
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