A decrease in the client's blood pressure is suspected if the client exhibits:
A. Headache
B. Flushing
C. Skin warmth
D. Dizziness
D
D. Hypotension is associated with dizziness; mental confusion; restlessness; pale, dusky, or cyanotic skin and mucous membranes; cool, mottled skin over extremities.
A. In clients at risk for high blood pressure (HBP), assess for headache (usually occipital), flushing of face, nosebleed, and fatigue in older adults.
B. In clients at risk for HBP, assess for headache (usually occipital), flushing of face, nosebleed, and fatigue in older adults.
C. In clients at risk for HBP, assess for headache (usually occipital), flushing of face, nosebleed, and fatigue in older adults.
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