A patient is prescribed Carvedilol for hypertension.Which medication education should the nurse provide?
A)"Let me know if this medication causes you to have a headache."
B)"This medication's main side effect is dizziness,so be careful when you first sit up."
C)"Some people get a mild skin rash for a few days after starting this therapy."
D)"You should avoid eating foods high in vitamin K while on this medication."

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Carvedilol can cause dizziness, especially when first starting the medication, so it is important for the nurse to educate the patient to be careful when getting up or sitting down. The other options are not the main side effects or concerns with this medication.

A Patient Is Prescribed Carvedilol for Hypertension