The nurse is educating an older adult patient who is taking antihypertensives with diuretics.Which information regarding safety precautions is most important for the nurse to include?

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Age-related changes (reduced baroreceptor sensitivity)and risk for fluid shifts related to diuretics predispose the older adult patient to orthostatic hypotension.In order to prevent falls,the patient should change positions slowly and cautiously,like taking time to sit on the edge of the bed before standing.While purchasing a home blood pressure monitor,limiting sodium in the diet,and keeping an updated list of medications may assist with management of hypertension,fall prevention and safety are most important for the older adult patient.

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