Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 499 of 2368
A client who started captopril tells the nurse that their face and lips feel swollen and swallowing is difficult. What should the nurse instruct?
- Seek emergency medical attention right away.
- Take the next dose with food.
- Rest and recheck the symptoms tomorrow.
- Drink extra fluids and report it at the next visit.
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Correct answer: Seek emergency medical attention right away.
Facial swelling or trouble swallowing or breathing with an ACE inhibitor can be angioedema and needs emergency care.
Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Cardiovascular & Renal Systems: ACE Inhibitor (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026