Following an acute myocardial infarction,a 67-year-old man develops heart failure.What does the nurse anticipate will be the first-line therapy for the patient?
A) Digitalis preparation,such as digoxin
B) Diuretic,such as hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL)
C) (?) -Adrenergic agonist,such as dobutamine
D) Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor,such as captopril (Capoten)
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