A nurse is assessing a client who is taking telmisartan. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings indicates that the medication has been effective?
Respiratory rate of 16/min
Decrease in blood pressure
Increase in urinary output
Blood glucose of 110 mg/dL
The Correct Answer is B
Telmisartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) used to treat hypertension by lowering blood pressure. Therefore, a decrease in blood pressure would suggest that the medication is working as intended.
Telmisartan has no effect on respiratory rate, urine output or blood glucose.
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