The nurse is has just finished medication teaching for a hypertensive patient who has a new prescription for quinapril (Accupril). The patient statement that indicates that more teaching is needed is

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Angioedema occurring with angiotension-converting enzyme (ACE)-inhibitor therapy is an indication that the ACE-inhibitor should be discontinued. The patient should be taught that if any swelling of the face or oral mucosa occurs, the health care provider should be immediately notified because this could be life threatening. The other patient statements indicate that the patient has an accurate understanding of ACE-inhibitor therapy.

The Nurse Is Has Just Finished Medication Teaching for a Hypertensive