The nurse would place highest priority on assessing the client for hypotension and bradycardia if the client is receiving medications in which of the following drug categories?

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Antihypertensive medications can cause a decrease in blood pressure and heart rate, which can lead to hypotension and bradycardia. It is important for the nurse to closely monitor clients receiving antihypertensive medications for these potential adverse effects. Analgesics may cause sedation or respiratory depression, diuretics may cause electrolyte imbalances, and oral hypoglycemics may cause hypoglycemia, but these do not typically cause hypotension and bradycardia.

The Nurse Would Place Highest Priority on Assessing the Client