Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 85%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking enalapril (Vasotec). Which of the following outcomes indicates a therapeutic effect of the medication?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
A) HDL increase: Not enalapril's primary effect. B) Claudication pain: Not directly improved by enalapril. C) Decreased BP: Correct, primary therapeutic effect of ACE inhibitors. D) LDL decrease: Not enalapril's role.