A Client Recently Diagnosed with Heart Failure Is Being Discharged

A client recently diagnosed with heart failure is being discharged with a prescription for lisinopril.  Which client teaching related to this new medication is important to review at discharge?

A) Instruct client to report for monthly blood work to monitor drug levels
B) Review foods high in potassium that client should include in diet
C) Teach client to count own pulse for 1 minute; hold medication if pulse <60/min
D) Teach client to rise slowly and sit on side of bed for several minutes before rising

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