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The Nurse Is Caring for a 44-Year-Old Patient with Fibromyalgia

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The nurse is caring for a 44-year-old patient with fibromyalgia. Savella (milnacipran) has been prescribed. Which of the following statements would be included in the client teaching? Select all that apply.


A) "This medication can cause dizziness so move slowly and call for assistance if you feel dizzy."
B) "One side effect of this medication is headaches; let me know if you experience that."
C) "This can be constipating, so I suggest increasing your fluid and fiber intake."
D) "We will be monitoring your blood pressure and heart rate more frequently since this medication can cause an increase in blood pressure."
E) "There are minimal risks for fetal harm with this medication so you don't need to worry."

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