The Nurse Instructs a Client About the Medication Nifedipine (Procardia)for

Multiple Choice

The nurse instructs a client about the medication nifedipine (Procardia) for hypertension. Which client statement indicates that additional teaching is needed?

A) "This medication will cause my ankles to swell, which is normal."
B) "I need to drink 6 to 8 glasses of water each day."
C) "I will call my doctor if I gain weight or become short of breath."
D) "I need to eat foods high in fiber when taking this medication."