The nurse is obtaining a healthy history from a client with blood pressure of 146/88 mm Hg. The client states that lifestyle changes have not been effective in lowering the blood pressure
Which medication classification does the nurse anticipate first? A) ACE inhibitors
B) Beta-blocker
C) Thiazide diuretic
D) Calcium channel blocker
C
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Clients with hypertension, unable to be lowered by lifestyle changes, usually are placed on a thiazide diuretic initially. However, most people with hypertension will need two or more antihypertensive medications to reduce their blood pressure.
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