The nurse is administering captopril (Capoten) to a client with a diagnosis of heart failure. What type of medication does the nurse inform the client is taking?
A) An angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE) inhibitor
B) A thiazide diuretic
C) An angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)
D) A calcium channel blocker
A
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Captopril is an ACE inhibitor. Although the other medications may be used alone or in conjunction with other medications, the ACE inhibitor is a standard medication used in heart failure unless not tolerated by the client.
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