A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Will Begin

A nurse is caring for a patient who will begin taking hydralazine to treat hypertension. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the nurse's teaching about this drug?

A) "I will need to ask for assistance when getting up out of a chair."
B) "I will also take a beta blocker medication with this drug to prevent rapid heart rate."
C) "I may develop joint pain, but this side effect will decrease over time."
D) "This drug may cause excessive hair growth on my face, arms, and back."

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