The nurse caring for an elderly client receiving antihypertensive therapy should:
a. monitor client closely for bradycardia.
b. place client on a protein-rich diet.
c. protect the client from falls.
d. monitor the client for mental depression.
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: This is not a common adverse effect of antihypertensives.
B Incorrect: This is not related to antihypertensive therapy.
C Correct: Postural hypotension is common in elderly clients on antihypertensive therapy, so the client needs to be protected from falls secondary to the syncope accompanying postural hypotension.
D Incorrect: This is related only to the rauwolfia derivatives.
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