Which information about a 76-year-old patient is most important for the admitting nurse to report to the patient's health care provider?
A) Triceps reflex response graded at 1/5
B) Unintended weight loss of 20 pounds
C) 10 mm Hg orthostatic drop in systolic blood pressure
D) Patient complaint of chronic difficulty in falling asleep
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