A patient reports drowsiness after initiating atenolol (Tenormin)for the treatment of hypertension.What is the nurse's best response when educating this patient about atenolol (Tenormin)?

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Atenolol can cause drowsiness as a side effect. Taking the medication at bedtime can help alleviate the drowsiness and ensure the patient is not too sedated during the day. Option B may not be appropriate if the patient is already on the lowest effective dose. Option C is a general precaution, but may not be necessary if the patient's drowsiness is primarily related to the timing of the medication. Option D is incorrect because drowsiness is listed as a potential side effect of atenolol.

A Patient Reports Drowsiness After Initiating Atenolol (Tenormin)for the Treatment