A patient recovering from a myocardial infarction is preparing to transfer to a telemetry floor. The critical care nurse has begun teaching on the Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors he will be taking throughout the hospital stay and after discharge. What statement reflects the patient understanding of the medication?
A) "if I forget to take a dose, I will take the missed dose as soon as I remember."
B) "If I forget to take a dose of medication I will make up for it by taking a double dose the next time it is due."
C) "It's normal to feel light headed with this medication and I will move around as I normally do."
D) "I should increase the amount of potassium I eat in my diet."
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