A Patient with a Recent Onset of Nephrosclerosis Has Been

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient with a recent onset of nephrosclerosis has been taking an ACE inhibitor and a thiazide diuretic. The patient's initial blood pressure was 148/100 mm Hg. After 1 month of drug therapy, the patient's blood pressure is 130/90 mm Hg. The nurse will contact the provider to discuss:

• A) adding a calcium channel blocker to this patient's drug regimen.
• B) lowering doses of the antihypertensive medications.
• C) ordering a high-potassium diet.
• D) adding spironolactone to the drug regimen.

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