A Patient Has Heart Failure and Is Taking an ACE

question 15

Multiple Choice

A patient has heart failure and is taking an ACE inhibitor. The patient has developed fibrotic changes in the heart and vessels. The nurse expects the provider to order which medication to counter this development?

• A) Aldosterone antagonist
• B) Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)
• C) Beta blocker
• D) Direct renin inhibitor (DRI)

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