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A Client with Hypertension Is Prescribed Furosemide (Lasix)

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A client with hypertension is prescribed furosemide (Lasix) . When the client asks why this medication is given for hypertension, the nurse tells the client that furosemide:


A) Dilates the blood vessels
B) Inhibits sodium and water reabsorption in the Loop of Henle
C) Inhibits sodium and water reabsorption in the proximal tubule
D) Inhibits the angiotensin-converting enzyme

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