A Patient Who Has Class II Heart Failure Is Taking

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient who has Class II heart failure is taking an ACE inhibitor and reports a recurrent cough that does not interfere with sleep or activity. What will the provider do initially to manage this patient?

• A) Assess serum potassium and sodium immediately
• B) Discontinue the ACE inhibitor and prescribe an ARB
• C) Provide reassurance that this is a benign side effect
• D) Withhold the drug and evaluate renal and pulmonary function

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