The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Recently Diagnosed with Hypertension.The

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Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client recently diagnosed with hypertension.The client asks what medications may be used to treat the condition.The nurse begins by discussing the primary antihypertensive agents,which include which medications?
Select all that apply.

• A)Diuretics
• B)Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)
• C)Beta-adrenergic antagonists
• D)Direct-acting vasodilators
• E)Peripheral adrenergic antagonists

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