A 79-year-old client recently experienced a syncopal (fainting) episode after standing up quickly while gardening. Which assessment is the nurse's priority?
A) "Did you experience any fatigue or blurred vision?"
B) "What did you doctor say about this?"
C) "What medications do you take?"
D) "When did you last eat a meal?"
Ans: C
Risks for orthostatic hypotension include multiple medications. Orthostatic hypotension can be accompanied by symptoms such as fatigue, lightheadedness, blurred vision, and syncope upon standing or not. Whether orthostatic hypotension is symptomatic or asymptomatic, it can lead to negative functional consequences. Postprandial hypotension is not represented by this scenario. Asking what the primary health care provider said is passing the buck.
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