An 82-year-old woman is taking medication for her blood pressure and is suffering from syncope. She is at risk for:
A) edema.
B) stroke.
C) fractures.
D) paralysis.
Ans: C
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Motor ability depends on the integrity of the multisynaptic pathways of the afferent and efferent nerves and the central integration provided by the cerebral cortex. Balance and stability are the products of equilibrium, which can be affected by some medications.
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