Hypertension is one of the most common chronic diseases you will diagnose and manage as NPs. The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) is the main regulator of blood pressure and several drug classes work on this cascade. The JNC-8 EBP guidelines will be your gold standard for blood pressure management.

Conduct a search using Access® on JNC-8 Lipid and RAAS guidelines.

Create a diagram showing the RAAS cascade using standard flowchart symbols (boxes, shapes, and arrows). Include the following in your diagram:

• Identify the proper organs that are part of the RAAS cascade.
• Insert the following terms in the proper location within the cascade.
  • Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE)
  • Aldosterone
  • Renin
  • Angiotensinogen
  • Angiotensin II
  • Angiotensin I
• Identify where in the cascade each of the following mediation classes works by clearly notating your diagram:
  • Renin inhibitor
  • ACE inhibitor
  • Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARB)
  • Aldosterone inhibitor

Write a 90-word summary of your diagram.