A nurse is providing patient teaching to a patient who has been experiencing unstable angina.
What will the nurse’s explanation of this condition include?

Choice A rationale

ACE inhibitors can cause teratogenic effects, meaning they can harm a developing fetus. Therefore, precautions should be taken to avoid pregnancy while taking these drugs.

Choice B rationale

Spermicidal jellies alone are not a highly reliable form of contraception. For women taking ACE inhibitors, a more reliable method of contraception is recommended to prevent pregnancy.

Choice C rationale

The minipill, a progestin-only contraceptive, is not the contraceptive of choice when the risk of teratogenic effects from ACE inhibitors is considered. Barrier methods are preferred to avoid potential drug interactions.

Choice D rationale

Barrier contraception, such as condoms or diaphragms, is recommended for women taking ACE inhibitors to prevent pregnancy due to the teratogenic risk associated with these drugs.

Choice A rationale

Administering the medication even if the name of the drug can be clearly read is risky because the rest of the label might contain essential information like dosage, expiration date, and other critical instructions. Administering a medication without complete labeling increases the risk of medication errors.

Choice B rationale

Discarding the entire bottle and contents and obtaining a new bottle is the safest option. It ensures that the nurse is using a medication with a fully intact label, which includes all necessary information to safely administer the medication, such as dosage, route, and expiration date.

Choice C rationale

Asking another nurse to verify the contents of the bottle is not sufficient because the torn and soiled label still lacks complete information. Without all details, there's a risk of administering the wrong dosage or an expired medication.

Choice D rationale

Finding the drug information and making a new label for the bottle is not appropriate because it does not guarantee the accuracy of the dosage or other critical details that were on the original label. It's better to use a completely labeled and verified medication bottle.