A patient with heart failure is sent home on lisinopril (Zestril) . Which medication information should the nurse provide?
A) Lisinopril is a beta-blocker drug that will increase the pumping ability of the heart.
B) Lisinopril is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) that will lower the heart rate.
C) Lisinopril is a calcium channel blocker that could make heart failure worse.
D) Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor that lowers blood pressure.
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