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The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Recently Diagnosed with Hypertension

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The nurse is caring for a client recently diagnosed with hypertension. The client asks what medications may be used to treat the condition. Which primary antihypertensive agents will the nurse discuss with the client? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
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