Pharmacological TherapiesPregunta 80 de 120
A client is starting an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Which side effect should the nurse teach the client to report?
a.Improved appetite
b.Increased salivation
c.Darkened urine that clears quickly
d.A persistent dry cough
Explicación
ACE inhibitors commonly cause a persistent dry cough due to bradykinin accumulation. Clients should report it, and angioedema, though rare, is an emergency.
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