[Solved]: The nurse is caring for a patient who has recently…

The nurse is caring for a patient who has recently begun taking atenolol (Tenormin) as add-on therapy to treat hypertension. The patient reports dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and decreased libido since beginning the medication. What will the nurse do? a. Hold the next dose until the provider can be notified of these side effects. b. Reassure the patient that these symptoms are common and not worrisome. c. Recommend that the patient discuss these effects with the provider. d. Suggest that the patient request a different beta-adrenergic blocker.