The nurse is caring for a patient who has long-standing asthma and stable angina. Which drug could be safely given?

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Atenolol is a selective beta blocker that has minimal effects on lung function and is therefore safe to use in patients with asthma. It is also a cardio-selective beta blocker and can be used in patients with stable angina. The other options (B, C, and D) are non-selective beta blockers and may cause bronchoconstriction in patients with asthma.

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