A patient is speaking with the nurse and is concerned about his antihypertensive medication.He tells the nurse that the medication makes him very sleepy.What should be the nurse's response?
A) "This is a serious reaction and you should discontinue the medication immediately."
B) "You are having a desired response to the medication."
C) "This is a side effect of the medication."
D) "Begin to take the medication every three days."

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Sleepiness from an antihypertensive is a side effect and not an allergy.Patients must know the difference between side effects and allergies.

A Patient Is Speaking with the Nurse and Is Concerned