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A Patient Is Going Home with a New Prescription for the B-Blocker

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A patient is going home with a new prescription for the b-blocker atenolol (Tenormin) .What important information should the nurse tell the patient about this drug?


A) Never abruptly stop taking this medication.
B) The medication should be stopped once symptoms subside.
C) Change positions slowly to prevent or reduce postural hypotension.
D) Report any weight gain of more than 0.5 kg in a week or any problem with fluid buildup.

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