The nurse is explaining the reason that angiotensinconverting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are prescribed for heart failure to a group of clients in a cardiac rehabilitation session. The nurse s response...

The nurse is explaining the reason that angiotensinconverting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are prescribed for heart failure to a group of clients in a cardiac rehabilitation session. The nurse s response is based on knowing that ACE inhibitors:

1. Slow the progression of heart failure and reduce mortality.

2. Reduce the incidence of renal toxicity associated with heart failure.

3. Impair coronary dilation and increase cardiac output.

4. Decrease the adrenergic effects that typically increase fatalities.