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?

The correct answer is A: losartan (Cozaar). Losartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) 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.