A newborn with transposition of the grater arteries has been prescribed Captopril. The mother asks why the child needs to be on such a medication. The best response by the nurse would be:
1. "Your child needs the beta-blocker to decrease the angiotensin in the body.".
2. "The medication will help decrease the shortness-of-breath episodes.".
3. "The medication is an antihypertensive that helps relax the coronary arteries.".
4. "Your child is not responding to the prostaglandin E drip, so the Captopril needs to be started to decrease the blood pressure.".
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1. The medication is an ACE inhibitor.
2. The medication will not alter the respiratory rate.
3. The medication is an antihypertensive and relaxes the coronary arteries to help decrease blood pressure.
4. A prostaglandin E drip is not a long-term solution.
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