The nurse would explain to a client diagnosed with diabetes and hypertension that the most likely prescribed medication will be a(n)
a. angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor.
b. beta-adrenergic blocker.
c. direct-acting vasodilator.
d. diuretic.
A
ACE inhibitors and calcium channel blockers are the agents of choice for treatment of diabetic clients with hypertension. Beta-blockers and diuretics may increase glucose tolerance and lipid levels.
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