A client tells the nurse they are nervous about taking prescribed verapamil (Calan). Which response should the nurse provide the client?

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The nurse should reassure the client that the medication is safe and that most patients tolerate it well. This can help alleviate the client's nervousness and increase their confidence in taking the medication. Option B is incorrect as verapamil actually lowers blood pressure, and the nurse should not provide incorrect information to the client. Option C is incorrect as it unnecessarily alarms the client by suggesting that the medication has many side effects. Option D is partially correct, as verapamil is a calcium channel blocker, not a potassium channel blocker, but the explanation is incomplete and may not fully address the client's concerns.

A Client Tells the Nurse They Are Nervous About Taking