Atenolol Teaching 237
AtenololLast updated November 13, 2017
Last updated November 13, 2017
Instructed patient about why Atenolol should not be discontinued abruptly because serious effects may occur. Do not use OTC medications without consul...
Instructed in new medication Atenolol to manage hypertension. In addition, warned of possible S/E such as fatigue, lethargy, vertigo, drowsiness, diz...
Instructed to patient to comply with diet, exercises and weight control in order to get the most benefit from the Atenolol.
SN instructed patient to rise slowly from sitting/supine position, as Atenolol may cause orthostatic hypotension and to avoid sudden discontinuation o...
Instructed patient that when using Atenolol he/she should be aware of symptoms of CHF and report inmediately if they appear, for example: difficulty b...