Why medication for hypertension has been prescribed

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A client recovering from nephrotic syndrome asks why medication for hypertension has been prescribed. Which response should the nurse make to this client? ACE inhibitors also reduce protein loss into the urine ACEinhibitors Increase urination and prevent edema. The medication is prescribed to prevent hypertension from developing Without an ACEinhibitor, increased dietary protein would be needed.

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