A Patient with Heart Failure Who Has Been Taking an ACE

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient with heart failure who has been taking an ACE inhibitor, a thiazide diuretic, and a beta blocker for several months comes to the clinic for evaluation. As part of the ongoing assessment of this patient, the nurse will expect the provider to evaluate:

• A) complete blood count.
• B) ejection fraction.
• C) maximal exercise capacity.
• D) serum electrolyte levels.

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