NCLEX PN Exam Practice Test Practice Question
An African American client comes to the clinic for a follow-up visit 2 months after starting enalapril for hypertension. Which client statement should be reported to the health care provider immediately?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A thicker tongue may indicate angioedema, a rare but life-threatening side effect of enalapril (an ACE inhibitor), requiring immediate reporting. A (dry cough) and C (dizziness) are common side effects that warrant monitoring but are less urgent. B indicates suboptimal blood pressure control, which requires follow-up but is not immediately life-threatening.
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