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The physician orders lisinopril (Zestril) and furosemide (Lasix) to be administered concomitantly to the client with hypertension. The nurse should:
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Lisinopril and furosemide are commonly prescribed together for hypertension, as lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor that reduces blood pressure, and furosemide is a diuretic that reduces fluid volume. There is no contraindication for administering them concomitantly, so answer A is incorrect. Administering them separately is unnecessary, so answer C is incorrect. Contacting the pharmacy is not needed unless there is a supply issue, so answer D is incorrect.