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Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors may be prescribed for the client with diabetes mellitus to reduce vascular changes and possibly prevent or delay development of:

  • A. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
  • B. Pancreatic cancer.
  • C. Renal failure.
  • D. Cerebrovascular accident.
Correct Answer: C

Rationale: ACE inhibitors protect against renal failure in diabetes by reducing vascular damage and proteinuria.