A patient with type II diabetes is admitted with complications and nephropathy. A nurse is providing patient education about losartan (Cozaar)
When the patient asks how the medication will help his nephropathy, the nurse should explain that "Losartan a. slows the progression of renal disease."
b. enhances insulin production."
c. increases blood pressure to better perfuse the kidneys."
d. prevents further renal damage."
A
Losartan is approved for managing nephropathy in hypertensive patients with type II diabetes mellitus. It delays the development of overt nephropathy and slows the progression of estab-lished renal disease.
Losartan does not affect insulin production.
Losartan decreases the blood pressure.
Losartan slows the progression of renal disease, but it does not prevent further renal damage.
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