Which of the following individuals is likely at the highest risk for orthostatic hypotension?
A) A 75-year-old woman who uses a walker
B) An 80-year-old man who strains to void when using the bedside commode
C) A 60-year-old who has a long leg cast on his right leg
D) An 80-year-old woman who is taking Premarin
Ans: B
Orthostatic hypotension rises significantly after the age of 75. A risk factor for orthostatic hypotension is doing a Valsalva maneuver while voiding.
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