A Client Presents with Hypotension and Bradycardia

question 25

Multiple Choice

A client presents with hypotension and bradycardia. The client indicates that one of her healthcare providers recently prescribed three new medications to her current list of 10 medications per day. Based on this information, which statement would be the most accurate?

• A) The client is having an allergic reaction to one of the new medications.
• B) The client is experiencing adverse reactions as a result of polypharmacy.
• C) The client is not in compliance with her prescribed medications.
• D) The client is experiencing an adverse effect that will go away in time.

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