Pharmacology Proctored ATI Practice Exam

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What is a priority finding to report when a client is taking lisinopril for hypertension?

Dry cough
Headache
Dizziness
Nausea

The correct answer is: Dry cough

A priority finding to report when a client is taking lisinopril for hypertension is a dry cough. This is because the medication may cause an irritation in the throat, leading to a dry cough. Reporting this finding is important as it could be a sign of a more serious side effect, such as angioedema. The other options - headache, dizziness, and nausea - may also be side effects of the medication, but are not the priority finding to report. A headache may be a common side effect of lisinopril, and dizziness and nausea may occur due to a decrease in blood pressure. However, these can be managed and are not as concerning as a dry cough.