The nurse is caring for a client receiving Lisinopril. Which finding requires action before the medication is given?

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A. withhold the medication and treat this as possible angioedema — ACE inhibitors can cause life-threatening angioedema. Lip or tongue swelling requires withholding the drug and urgent evaluation.

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B. administer the medication with orange juice

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C. hold only if the client reports a dry cough

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D. instruct the client to lie flat and take the dose