Title: A client prescribed verapamil (Calan) to treat hypertension has gained 6 pounds in the past 3 days a Post by: BreakFree on Feb 8, 2015 A client prescribed verapamil (Calan) to treat hypertension has gained 6 pounds in the past 3 days and is complaining of shortness of breath, constipation, ankle swelling, flushing, and dizziness. The client has been switched from verapamil to nifedipine (Procardia). The nurse understands the rationale for this change is that nifedipine (Procardia) will not cause which adverse effect?
1. Flushing 2. Dizziness 3. Heart failure 4. Constipation Title: Re: A client prescribed verapamil (Calan) to treat hypertension has gained 6 pounds in the past 3 da Post by: ngin on Feb 12, 2015 Content hidden
Title: Re: A client prescribed verapamil (Calan) to treat hypertension has gained 6 pounds in the past 3 days a Post by: BreakFree on Feb 15, 2015 This question gave me a hard time, problem solved with your reasoning lol
Title: Re: A client prescribed verapamil (Calan) to treat hypertension has gained 6 pounds in the past 3 days a Post by: ngin on Feb 16, 2015 Glad to help, definitely don't give up, they're easy once you get a hang of it.
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