A Geriatric Patient Is Started on an Antihypertensive Medication

question 14

Multiple Choice

A geriatric patient is started on an antihypertensive medication.The nurse explains to the patient to be careful when changing positions.This precaution is necessary for which of the following reasons?

• A) Geriatric patients have visual problems.
• B) Geriatric patients have joint disease.
• C) Geriatric patients' hearing problems change their balance.
• D) Geriatric patients experience postural hypotension.

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