The nurse is caring for a client who is recovering from a myocardial infarction (MI).The nurse anticipates that the client will be prescribed which medications in order to reduce post-MI mortality?
Select all that apply.

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Aspirin is used to prevent platelet aggregation which helps reduce the risk of clot formation. Beta-blockers are prescribed to decrease the heart rate and blood pressure which reduces the workload of the heart. ACE inhibitors are prescribed to reduce the workload of the heart by decreasing blood pressure and aiding in the prevention of heart failure. Narcotic analgesics and antidysrhythmics are not typically prescribed for reducing post-MI mortality.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Is Recovering