When teaching a client about the drug atenolol (Tenormin) ordered as an antihypertensive,the nurse would inform the client that
A) antihypertensive medications are taken with antacids.
B) Alcohol intake is encouraged to enhance systemic vasodilation.
C) long hot baths and hot tubs are advised to lower diastolic pressure.
D) abrupt withdrawal from the drug is dangerous and may lead to higher pressures.
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