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The nurse is caring for an adult who has atrial fi brillation and osteoporosis. Atenolol is prescribed. The nurse should expect that this medication was prescribed to:

ExplanationAtenolol will slow the heart rate. The client has atrial fibrillation. Atenolol will lower blood pressure, but there is no indication this client has high blood pressure. Atenolol does not decrease inflammation or relieve pain.