A patient is being medicated with atenolol (Tenormin) for hypertension. BP 135/80 mm Hg, pulse is 60, and wheezing. Weight increase 10 lbs in a month, edema in lower extremities. What does the practical nurse think this is? Hypertension Heart failure Bradycardia Fluid retention

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A patient is being medicated with atenolol (Tenormin) for hypertension. BP 135/80 mm Hg, pulse is 60, and wheezing. Weight increase 10 lbs in a month, edema in lower extremities. What does the practical nurse think this is?

Hypertension

Heart failure

Bradycardia

Fluid retention
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