A client calls the nurse at 2 p.m. stating, "I forgot to take my atenolol (Tenormin) at 8 a.m., like I usually do. Should I take it now?" Which of the following responses by the nurse is best?
A. "Yes, it is important to take the medication each day."
B. "How often do you forget to take your medications?
C. "It would be best to simply take two pills tomorrow."
D. "Since it is already afternoon, just skip the dose for today."
A
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