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Atenolol Teaching 1312AtenololSN instructed patient to rise slowly from sitting/supine position, as Atenolol may cause orthostatic hypotension and to avoid sudden discontinuation of this drug, as this may cause rebound hypertension. Patient verbalized understanding of instructions given.Atenolol Teaching 240AtenololInstructed patient about Atenolol. How it may be crushed, chewed or swallowed whole; preferably taken with food to prevent gastrointestinal discomfort.Atenolol Teaching 239AtenololInstructed patient that when using Atenolol he/she should be aware of symptoms of CHF and report inmediately if they appear, for example: difficulty breathing, specially when lying down, night cough, swelling of extremities, dizziness, confusion, depression, f... Atenolol Teaching 238AtenololInstructed to patient to comply with diet, exercises and weight control in order to get the most benefit from the Atenolol.Atenolol Teaching 237AtenololInstructed patient about how Atenolol may mask symptoms of hypoglycemia in diabetic patients.Atenolol Teaching 236AtenololInstructed patient about why Atenolol should not be discontinued abruptly because serious effects may occur. Do not use OTC medications without consulting doctor; limit alcohol, salt, smoking as prescribed. Take Atenolol as prescribed, do not double or skip do...Atenolol Teaching 221AtenololInstructed patient about how Atenolol blocks stimulation of receptors within vascular smooth muscle. It also decreases heart rate, decreases comsumption of oxygen by myocardium and it is used to treat hypertension, prophylaxis of angina pectoris, suspected or ...Atenolol Teaching 220AtenololInstructed patient about Atenolol and why it should be stored away from light, moisture and should be placed in a cool enviroment.Atenolol Teaching 89AtenololInstructed in new medication Atenolol to manage hypertension. In addition, warned of possible S/E such as fatigue, lethargy, vertigo, drowsiness, dizziness, fever, bradycardia, hypotension, heart failure, intermittent claudication, nausea, diarrhea, thrombocy...