A Patient with Hypertension Who Has Just Started Taking Atenolol

question 14

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)Tell the patient why a change in drug dosage is needed.
• B)Ask the patient if the medication is being taken as prescribed.
• 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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