A client is prescribed an ACE inhibitor.What should the nurse explain as the reason for this medication?
A) Dilate vessels to ease the workload of the heart
B) Increase venous return to raise the blood pressure
C) Decrease the heart rate and reduce heart contractility
D) Increase removal of sodium and water from the body

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ACE inhibitors are used to dilate blood vessels, reducing the workload of the heart and decreasing blood pressure. They do not directly affect heart rate, contractility, or sodium and water removal from the body.

A Client Is Prescribed an ACE Inhibitor