Benicar Teaching 2081

Charting language
SN instructed patient / caregiver regarding medication Benicar. Explained that this medication is a blood pressure lowering medication. Explained that the side effects includes hypotension ( low blood pressure ), dizziness, fatigue, headache and /or diarrhea. SN instructed patient / caregiver to notify physician ( MD ) if experiencing persistence or worsening of side effects.

Reviewed November 2017

Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.