The nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed mecamylamine for hypertension.Which teaching point should the nurse emphasize with this client?

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Mecamylamine can cause orthostatic hypotension, so the client should be taught to change positions slowly to prevent falls or injuries. Taking the drug with food or in the morning is not necessary, and diarrhea is not a common side effect of mecamylamine.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Is Prescribed