A Patient with Hypertension Who Has Just Started Taking Atenolol

question 16

Multiple Choice

A patient with hypertension who has just started taking atenolol (Tenormin) returns to the health clinic after 2 weeks for a follow-up visit.The blood pressure (BP) is unchanged from the previous visit.Which action should the nurse take first?

• A) Inform the patient about the reasons for a possible change in drug dosage.
• B) Question the patient about whether the medication is actually being taken.
• C) Inform the patient that multiple drugs are often needed to treat hypertension.
• D) Question the patient regarding any lifestyle changes made to help control BP.

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