What class of medications is a client with an aneurysm most likely to receive?

In the management of a client with an aneurysm, antihypertensives play a crucial role. Aneurysms can be exacerbated by high blood pressure, which increases the risk of rupture. Therefore, controlling blood pressure is a key aspect of treatment to prevent complications associated with aneurysms. Antihypertensive medications help maintain blood pressure within a safe range, thus reducing the stress on the blood vessel wall and minimizing the risk of aneurysm enlargement or rupture.

While antibiotics may be important in the presence of infection, anticoagulants are generally avoided in this context because they can increase the risk of bleeding. Pain relievers can be used for symptomatic relief but do not address the underlying risk factors associated with aneurysms, such as high blood pressure. Hence, antihypertensives are the most appropriate class of medication for a client with an aneurysm.