The Client Has Been Started on a Treatment Regimen That

question 3

Multiple Choice

The client has been started on a treatment regimen that includes atenolol. She complains to the nurse of experiencing weakness. Which is the best response from the nurse?

• A) "I will hold your next dose of the medication. You are reaching a toxic level."
• B) "I will increase your next dose of the medication. Your level is too low."
• C) "This is an adverse reaction to the medication. I will stop the drug."
• D) "This is a side effect of the medication. I will notify your physician."

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