While preparing to provide morning medications, a new nurse realizes many clients are taking Viagra (sildenafil) and knows the drug must be given cautiously or in reduced doses to which of the following clients?

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Viagra (sildenafil) is a medication that can cause hypotension (low blood pressure), especially in clients with a history of cardiovascular disease. Therefore, it should be given cautiously or in reduced doses to clients with a history of coronary artery disease. The other clients listed do not have a significant risk factor that would require cautious or reduced dosing of sildenafil.

While Preparing to Provide Morning Medications, a New Nurse Realizes