A 75-year-old patient with a long history of depression begins amitriptyline (Elavil) 100 mg/day. The patient also takes a diuretic daily for hypertension. The highest priority nursing diagnosis is risk for
a. falls related to dizziness and orthostatic hypotension.
b. ineffective thermoregulation related to anhidrosis.
c. infection related to suppressed white blood cell count.
d. constipation related to slowed peristalsis.
A
Amitriptyline is a TCA that has a high risk of producing orthostatic hypotension. The patient is placed at even greater risk because of older age and diuretic therapy, which reduces fluid volume. The other options are either unassociated or are remote possibilities.
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