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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