The Nurse Is Providing Care to a 72-Year-Old Female Patient

The nurse is providing care to a 72-year-old female patient. While providing care, the nurse instructs the patient to slowly rise from a sitting or prone position. What is the pathophysiological reason for this instruction?

A) The patient is at higher risk for fractures due to postmenopausal osteoporosis.
B) The patient is at higher risk for hypotension due to decreased baroreceptor sensitivity.
C) The patient is at higher risk for falls due to decreased muscle strength and balance.
D) The patient is at higher risk for adverse drug reactions due to decreased hepatic function.