An Older Adult Patient Is to Receive Atenolol,a Beta-Adrenergic Blocking

question 19

Multiple Choice

An older adult patient is to receive atenolol,a beta-adrenergic blocking agent.Prior to administration of the drug,the nurse assesses an apical pulse rate of 58 and notes ankle edema.Which action will the nurse take first?

• A) Determine the therapeutic blood level.
• B) Encourage the patient to decrease water intake.
• C) Elevate the patient's legs.
• D) Withhold the medication.

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