The patient was unable to achieve an acceptable blood pressure with just lifestyle changes so in stage 2 of the stepped-care management of hypertension plan, an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor was ordered
In step 3, when inadequate response was obtained from step 2, the nurse anticipates the provider will order what? A) A diuretic
B) A beta-blocker
C) A calcium channel blocker
D) A vasodilator
A
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In step 3, another drug will be added for combined effect. However, fixed-combination drugs should only be used when the patient has been stabilized on each drug separately. A diuretic would be added before adding another class of medication unless the first drug was a diuretic. Vasodilators are generally used only in hypertensive emergencies.
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