A geriatric patient is started on an antihypertensive medication.The nurse explains to the patient to be careful when changing positions.This precaution is necessary for which of the following reasons?
A) Geriatric patients have visual problems.
B) Geriatric patients have joint disease.
C) Geriatric patients' hearing problems change their balance.
D) Geriatric patients experience postural hypotension.
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