A nurse provides instruction when the beta blocker atenolol (Tenormin) is prescribed for a client with moderate hypertension. What action identified by the client indicates to the nurse that the client needs further teaching?a. Move slowly when changing positions. b. Take the medication before going to bed.c. Expect to feel drowsy when taking this drug.d. Count the pulse before taking the medication. BBs.

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1. A nurse provides instruction when the beta blocker atenolol (Tenormin) is prescribed for a client with moderate hypertension. What action identified by the client indicates to the nurse that the client needs further teaching?

a. Move slowly when changing positions.

b. Take the medication before going to bed.

c. Expect to feel drowsy when taking this drug.

d. Count the pulse before taking the medication.
BBs.