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Title: A patient complains to the nurse that the clonidine (Catapres) recently prescribed for hypertension ... Post by: dancingalpaca on Jan 24, 2018 A patient complains to the nurse that the clonidine (Catapres) recently prescribed for hypertension is causing drowsiness. Which response by the nurse to this concern is appropriate?
a. Drowsiness is a common side effect initially, but it will lessen with time. b. You may also experience orthostatic hypotension along with the drowsiness. c. You may be at risk for addiction if you have central nervous system side effects. d. You should discontinue the medication and contact your prescriber. Title: A patient complains to the nurse that the clonidine (Catapres) recently prescribed for hypertension ... Post by: stevie0912 on Jan 24, 2018 Content hidden
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