The charge nurse observes a new registered nurse (RN) doing discharge teaching for a hypertensive patient who has a new prescription for enalapril (Vasotec) .The charge nurse will need to intervene if the new RN tells the patient to do which of the following?
A) Increase the dietary intake of high-potassium foods.
B) Move slowly when moving from a lying to a standing position.
C) Check the BP with a home BP monitor every day.
D) Make an appointment with the dietitian for teaching about a low-sodium diet.
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