The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Will Begin

question 6

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who will begin taking atenolol (Tenormin) . What information will the nurse include when teaching the patient about taking this medication?

• A) The drug must be taken twice daily.
• B) The patient must rise slowly from a chair or bed.
• C) The medication is safe to take during pregnancy.
• D) Use NSAIDs as needed for mild to moderate pain.

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