The patient with heart failure has been prescribed an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI). The patient reports to the nurse, “I can’t take this medication anymore. This cough is so annoying! It keeps me awake at night.” Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
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