The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has Recently

question 15

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who has recently begun taking atenolol (Tenormin) to treat hypertension. The patient reports dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and decreased libido since beginning the medication. What will the nurse do?

• A) Hold the next dose until the provider can be notified of these side effects.
• B) Reassure the patient that these symptoms are common and not worrisome.
• C) Recommend that the patient discuss these effects with the provider.
• D) Suggest that the patient request a different beta-adrenergic blocker.

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Definitions:

External Locus of Control

A belief that outcomes in one's life are controlled by external forces or fate, rather than one's own efforts or actions.

Implicit Motivation

The unconscious drive that influences behaviors and decision-making, often without the individual's aware intent.

Explicit Motivation

A type of motivation that stems from conscious goals, desires, or needs of an individual.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, emphasizing the idea that behavior is influenced by its consequences.