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The patient with resistant hypertension has been prescribed clonidine (Catapres) to help control his blood pressure. At a follow-up office visit, the patient tells the nurse he is planning a three week cruise. What advice is most important for the nurse to give this patient? Answers: a. "Eat frequent, small meals to prevent nausea." b. "The doctor will need to prescribe oxygen for you if your trip involves flying." c. "If you get diarrhea, don't take the medication until it subsides." d. "Make sure you take a full three week supply of your medication with you."

          The patient with resistant hypertension has been prescribed clonidine (Catapres) to help control his blood pressure. At a follow-up office visit, the patient tells the nurse he is planning a three week cruise. What advice is most important for the nurse to give this patient?
Answers:
a. 
"Eat frequent, small meals to prevent nausea."
b. 
"The doctor will need to prescribe oxygen for you if your trip involves flying."
c. 
"If you get diarrhea, don't take the medication until it subsides."
d. 
"Make sure you take a full three week supply of your medication with you."

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