A client has hypertension chronic renal insufficiency. Which of the following are the most effective drugs for controlling hypertension and preserving renal function?
A. Angiotension-converting enzyme inhibitors
B. Beta-adrenergic blockers
C. Calcium channel blockers
D. Alpha-adrenergic blockers
A
Research indicates that ACE inhibitors appear to be the most effective drugs to slow the progres-sion of renal failure.
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