The nurse has just finished teaching a client who is hypertensive about the newly prescribed quinapril. Which of the following client statements indicates that more teaching is needed?

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Angioneurotic edema occurring with angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor therapy is an indication that the ACE inhibitor should be discontinued. The client 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 client statements indicate that the client has an accurate understanding of ACE inhibitor therapy.

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