The nurse is counseling a patient who is to start taking Norvasc (amlodipine) for hypertension. The nurse recognizes that further teaching is required by which of the following statements?
A) "I need to call the doctor if my pulse is less than 50 beats in a minute."
B) "I'll get up slowly since I may be a little dizzy if I get up too fast."
C) "It is important that I take this medication on an empty stomach."
D) "I need to check with the doctor before taking any new over-the-counter cold medicines."

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Amlodipine can be taken with or without food, so it is not necessary to take it on an empty stomach. The other statements are accurate and important to ensure safe and effective use of the medication.

The Nurse Is Counseling a Patient Who Is to Start