Question

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is receiving enalapril 20 mg P0 daily. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects of this medication?

A. Hyperglycemia
B. Persistent cough
C. Weight gain
D. Constipation

Answer 1

Enalapril can cause a persistent cough as an adverse effect.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for persistent cough as an adverse effect of taking enalapril 20 mg P0 daily. Enalapril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor commonly used to treat hypertension and heart failure. A dry, persistent cough is a common side effect of ACE inhibitors and can be bothersome for some patients.