An elderly man who resides in a care facility has been prescribed antihypertensives for the first time following many years of generally good health
When administering the first dose of the prescribed medications, the nurse should recognize what nursing diagnosis? A) Risk for falls related to antihypertensive medications
B) Risk for infection related to antihypertensive medications
C) Risk for acute confusion related to antihypertensive medications
D) Risk for impaired oxygenation related to antihypertensive medications
A
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Initiation of antihypertensive therapy creates a risk of acute hypotension and consequent falls. Infection, confusion, or impaired oxygenation is much less likely.
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