The nurse is discharging an older adult who lives alone and will need to take a diuretic drug for hypertension. Which would be important for the nurse to emphasize during the discharge teaching?
A) Stop taking the medication if feeling fizzy, and take potassium
B The diuretic should be taken with the evening meal
C) Do not take the diuretic if leaving the house for the day
D) Stand slowly and carefully to prevent orthostatic hypotension