An older adult client receiving medication for hypertension had a recent fall at home.Which intervention should the nurse include in this client's plan of care?
A) Monitor serum sodium levels.
B) Assess postural blood pressures.
C) Monitor serum creatinine levels.
D) Monitor blood pressure every 2 hours.

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A) Baroreceptors are less efficient with aging. Therefore, orthostatic hypotension is more likely to occur. Also, clients treated for hypertension could have an increase in sensitivity to the medications. Postural blood pressure assessment allows the nurse to prevent orthostatic hypotension and falls. Every 2 hours is too frequent for assessments of a noncritical client. Sodium intake and creatinine levels assess renal function.
B) Baroreceptors are less efficient with aging. Therefore, orthostatic hypotension is more likely to occur. Also, clients treated for hypertension could have an increase in sensitivity to the medications. Postural blood pressure assessment allows the nurse to prevent orthostatic hypotension and falls. Every 2 hours is too frequent for assessments of a noncritical client. Sodium intake and creatinine levels assess renal function.
C) Baroreceptors are less efficient with aging. Therefore, orthostatic hypotension is more likely to occur. Also, clients treated for hypertension could have an increase in sensitivity to the medications. Postural blood pressure assessment allows the nurse to prevent orthostatic hypotension and falls. Every 2 hours is too frequent for assessments of a noncritical client. Sodium intake and creatinine levels assess renal function.
D) Baroreceptors are less efficient with aging. Therefore, orthostatic hypotension is more likely to occur. Also, clients treated for hypertension could have an increase in sensitivity to the medications. Postural blood pressure assessment allows the nurse to prevent orthostatic hypotension and falls. Every 2 hours is too frequent for assessments of a noncritical client. Sodium intake and creatinine levels assess renal function.

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