Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 86%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Client with new prescription for atenololA nurse caring for a client who has a new prescription for atenolol. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor the client?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Atenolol, a beta-blocker, causes bradycardia (B). Anemia (A), neutropenia (C), and hypokalemia (D) are not typical adverse effects.