The Nurse Is Caring for a 70-Year-Old Patient Who Has

The nurse is caring for a 70-year-old patient who has recently begun taking amlodipine (Norvasc) 5 mg/day to control hypertension. The nurse notes mild edema of the patient's ankles, a blood pressure of 130/70 mm Hg, and a heart rate of 80 beats per minute. The patient reports flushing and dizziness. The nurse will notify the provider and:

A) ask to decrease the dose to 2.5 mg/day.
B) discuss twice daily dosing.
C) request an order for a diuretic.
D) suggest adding propranolol to the regimen.