A nurse is caring for a patient with hypertension and diabetes. The patient's prescriber recently ordered an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the nurse's teaching about this drug?
A) "ACE inhibitors only dilate veins, so I may have more edema in my ankles."
B) "ACE inhibitors prevent the nervous system from causing increased blood pressure."
C) "This drug can also cause shortness of breath because of bronchoconstriction."
D) "This drug will help lower my blood pressure and will benefit my kidneys."
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