Which of the Following Clients Is Most Likely to Face

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following clients is most likely to face an increased risk of falls due to his or her medication regimen?

• A) A female client age 77 years who has received a benzodiazepine to minimize her anxiety
• B) A male client age 79 years whose recent high blood pressure has required a PRN dose of an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
• C) A woman age 81 years who has required a blood transfusion to treat a gastrointestinal bleed
• D) A man 90 years of age whose venous ulcer has required the administration of intravenous antibiotics

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