A Prescriber Orders Ramipril [Altace] for an Obese Patient with Type

A prescriber orders ramipril [Altace] for an obese patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus who has developed hypertension. The nurse provides teaching before dismissing the patient home. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?

A) "I am less likely to develop diabetic nephropathy when taking this medication."
B) "I should check my blood sugar more often, because hyperglycemia is a side effect of this drug."
C) "Taking this medication helps reduce my risk of stroke and heart attack."
D) "This medication will probably prevent the development of diabetic retinopathy."