Which action should the nurse take when giving the initial dose of oral labetalol to a patient with hypertension?
A) Encourage the use of hard candy to prevent dry mouth.
B) Teach the patient that headaches often occur with this drug.
C) Instruct the patient to call for help if heart palpitations occur.
D) Ask the patient to request assistance before getting out of bed.
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