A patient is going home with a new prescription for the beta-blocker atenolol (Tenormin) . The nurse will include which content when teaching the patient about this drug?
A) Never stop taking this medication abruptly.
B) The medication will be stopped once symptoms subside.
C) If adverse effects occur, stop taking the drug for 24 hours, and then resume.
D) Be watchful for first-dose hypotension.
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