Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 64%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking lisinopril. Which of the following outcomes indicates a therapeutic effect of the medication?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D: Decreased blood pressure. Lisinopril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor commonly used to treat hypertension by dilating blood vessels and reducing blood pressure. Monitoring blood pressure is crucial to assess the medication's effectiveness. HDL cholesterol levels (A) are not directly affected by lisinopril. Lisinopril is not indicated for preventing bipolar manic episodes (B) or improving sexual function (C). Therefore, a decrease in blood pressure is the most appropriate outcome to indicate the therapeutic effect of lisinopril.