The nurse is caring for a client prescribed a calcium channel blocker to treat primary hypertension. When providing education about medication administration, which of these foods will the nurse advise the client to avoid?A. EggsB. MilkC. GrapefruitD. Bananas
Question
The nurse is caring for a client prescribed a calcium channel blocker to treat primary hypertension. When providing education about medication administration, which of these foods will the nurse advise the client to avoid?A. EggsB. MilkC. GrapefruitD. Bananas
Solution
The nurse will advise the client to avoid Grapefruit. This is because grapefruit and grapefruit juice can interfere with some calcium channel blockers and increase the level of the medicine in your blood. This can enhance the side effects and increase the risk of toxicity.
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