A patient with chronic hypertension is admitted to the hospital. During the admission assessment,the nurse notes a heart rate of 96 beats per minute,a blood pressure of 150/90 mm Hg,bibasilar crackles,2+ pitting edema of the ankles,and distension of the jugular veins. The nurse will contact the provider to request an order for which medication?
A) ACE inhibitor
B) Digoxin [Lanoxin]
C) Furosemide [Lasix]
D) Spironolactone [Aldactone]
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