After the nurse teaches the patient about the use of atenolol (Tenormin) in preventing anginal episodes, which statement by a patient indicates that the teaching has been effective?
A) "Atenolol will increase the strength of my heart muscle."
B) "I can expect to feel short of breath when taking atenolol."
C) "Atenolol will improve the blood flow to my coronary arteries."
D) "It is important not to suddenly stop taking the atenolol."
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