The primary care np sees a patient who has a history of hypertension and alcoholism. the patient is not taking any medications. the np auscultates crackles in both lungs and palpates the liver 2 cm be

The primary care np sees a patient who has a history of hypertension and alcoholism. the patient is not taking any medications. the np auscultates crackles in both lungs and palpates the liver 2 cm below the costal margin. laboratory tests show an elevated creatinine level. the np will refer this patient to a cardiologist and should prescribe: