The nurse is caring for a client receiving ACE inhibitor therapy for heart failure. Which statements are true regarding ACE inhibitor treatment of heart failure? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
1. ACE inhibitors lower blood pressure and reduce blood volume by enhancing the excretion of sodium and water.
2. ACE inhibitors decrease cardiac output.
3. ACE inhibitors increase the workload of the heart.
4. ACE inhibitors increase cardiac output.
5. ACE inhibitors decrease the workload of the heart.
Correct Answer: 1, 4, 5
Rationale 1: ACE inhibitors lower blood pressure and reduce blood volume by enhancing the excretion of sodium and water.
Rationale 2: ACE inhibitors increase cardiac output.
Rationale 3: ACE inhibitors decrease the workload of the heart.
Rationale 4: ACE inhibitors increase cardiac output.
Rationale 5: ACE inhibitors decrease the workload of the heart.
Global Rationale: ACE inhibitors lower blood pressure and reduce blood volume by enhancing the excretion of sodium and water. ACE inhibitors increase cardiac output. ACE inhibitors decrease the workload of the heart. ACE inhibitors do not decrease cardiac output. ACE inhibitors do not increase the workload of the heart.
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