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The nurse is caring for a client with a history of hypertension who has experienced uncontrollable non-productive cough related to an ACE inhibitor. Which alternative medication would the nurse anticipate administering?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: losartan (Cozaar). Losartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (AR
B) that is often used as an alternative to ACE inhibitors in patients who develop a cough. ARBs work by blocking the action of angiotensin II, which helps to relax blood vessels and lower blood pressure without causing the side effect of cough. Hydralazine (
B) is a direct vasodilator and can be used in hypertension, but it does not address the cough side effect. Furosemide (
C) is a loop diuretic used for fluid retention, not hypertension. Metoprolol (
D) is a beta-blocker used for hypertension but does not address the cough issue.

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