The Nurse Is Caring for an Older Adult with a Diagnosis

The nurse is caring for an older adult with a diagnosis of hypertension who is being treated with a diuretic and beta-blocker. Which of the following should the nurse integrate into the management of this clients hypertension?

A) Ensure that the patient receives a larger initial dose of antihypertensive medication due to impaired absorption.
B) Pay close attention to hydration status because of increased sensitivity to extracellular volume depletion.
C) Recognize that an older adult is less likely to adhere to his or her medication regimen than a younger patient.
D) Carefully assess for weight loss because of impaired kidney function resulting from normal aging.