Diagnosis and treatment
Diagnosis and treatment ( 3 Questions)
A nurse is reviewing the medication list of a client who has hypertension and diabetes mellitus. The client reports experiencing a dry cough since starting lisinopril. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
incorrect because drinking more fluids and using lozenges may not relieve the cough caused by lisinopril.
incorrect because switching to another ACE inhibitor will likely result in the same side effect.
Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor that can cause a dry cough as a common side effect. The nurse should notify the provider and request a prescription for an ARB, which has a similar antihypertensive effect but does not cause a dry cough.
incorrect because stopping lisinopril abruptly can cause rebound hypertension and worsen the client's condition.
Rationale: Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor that can cause a dry cough as a common side effect. The nurse should notify the provider and request a prescription for an ARB, which has a similar antihypertensive effect but does not cause a dry cough.
Option A is incorrect because drinking more fluids and using lozenges may not relieve the cough caused by lisinopril.
Option B is incorrect because switching to another ACE inhibitor will likely result in the same side effect.
Option D is incorrect because stopping lisinopril abruptly can cause rebound hypertension and worsen the client's condition.