A 52 year old is diagnosed with primary hypertension but has no other health problems.Present treatment would cause the nurse to anticipate administering which drug to the patient?
A) A beta-adrenergic agonist
B) An alpha-adrenergic agonist
C) A diuretic
D) A calcium channel agonist

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Diuretics are often the first line of treatment for primary hypertension, especially in patients without other health problems, as they help reduce blood pressure by eliminating excess fluid and sodium from the body.

A 52 Year Old Is Diagnosed with Primary Hypertension but Has