A patient who has been taking lisinopril (Zestril) develops swollen lips and reports that the tongue feels thick.What is your best action?
A) Document the report and reassure the patient that this is a common drug side effect.
B) Check the patient's pulse for rhythm and take the patient's blood pressure.
C) Ask the patient whether this has ever happened before.
D) Hold the lisinopril dose and notify the prescriber.
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