N117 exam 4 final - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has hypertension and a new prescription for captopril. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide? A.) Do not use salt substitutes while taking this medication B.) Take the medication with food C.) Count your pulse rate before taking the medication D.) Expect to gain weight while taking this medication ** A.) Captopril, an ACE inhibitor, can cause hyperkalemia due to potassium retention by the kidney. The client should avo...