A Nurse Is Teaching a Patient Who Will Begin Taking

A nurse is teaching a patient who will begin taking verapamil [Calan] for hypertension about the drug's side effects. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?

A) "I may become constipated, so I should increase fluids and fiber."
B) "I may experience a rapid heart rate as a result of taking this drug."
C) "I may have swelling of my hands and feet, but this will subside."
D) "I may need to increase my digoxin dose while taking this drug."

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