A patient with heart failure takes carvedilol and reports dizziness when rising from bed. Which instruction should the nurse provide?
Correct answer: A. Rise slowly and sit at the bedside first
- A. Rise slowly and sit at the bedside first
- B. Stop the medicine whenever dizziness occurs
- C. Take the medicine only when the pulse is rapid
- D. Drink extra fluids before every dose
Explanation
Carvedilol can lower blood pressure and contribute to orthostatic dizziness. Changing position slowly reduces the risk of falls, while the medicine should not be stopped abruptly without medical advice.
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