A Client Calls the Nurse at 2 P

Multiple Choice

A client calls the nurse at 2 p.m. stating, "I forgot to take my Tenormin (atenolol) at 8 a.m. like I usually do. Should I take it now?" Which of the following responses by the nurse is best?

A) "It would be best to simply take two pills tomorrow."
B) "No, too much time has gone by so just skip that dose."
C) "Yes, it is important to take the medication each day."
D) "Why did you forget to take it today?"