A nurse is caring for a client who has hypertension and is to start taking atenolol. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following findings as an adverse effect of this medication?.

Choice A rationale: Atenolol does not commonly cause constipation. Choice B rationale: Atenolol, a beta blocker, can slow heart rate, leading to bradycardia. Choice C rationale: Atenolol does not typically cause cough. Choice D rationale: While some may experience headache, it’s not a common side effect of atenolol.