A nurse is caring for a client who is taking atenolol. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the medication is effective?

The client has an increase in urinary output

Atenolol, a beta-adrenergic blocking agent, has no direct effect on kidney function.

The client reports an improvement in memory

Atenolol, a beta-adrenergic blocking agent, has an adverse effect of memory loss.

The client has a decrease in blood pressure.

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Atenolol, a beta-adrenergic blocking agent, lowers blood pressure by decreasing peripheral vascular resistance.

The client reports having an increase in libido.

Atenolol, a beta-adrenergic blocking agent, can cause a decrease in libido and sexual ability.

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A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia. The client tells the nurse she is pregnant and that she has not told her provider yet. The nurse should identify that pregnancy is a contraindication to receiving which of the following medications?

Acetaminophen

Acetaminophen treats mild pain and is a category B medication of the FDA pregnancy risk categories, indicating the client should use acetaminophen with caution during pregnancy. The nurse should inform the provider of the client's pregnancy. However, this medication is not contraindicated for the client at this time.