An elderly man has been admitted to the hospital for prostate surgery.He has a history of hypertension for which he is on medication.He also reports a recent fall at home.The nurse should perform which assessment?

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Older adults are more likely to have orthostatic blood pressure changes due to less efficient baroreceptors.Another factor to note is that the patient is on blood pressure medication.Older adults are frequently more sensitive to medications that younger adults.Monitoring blood pressure every two hours is too frequent in a client who is not critically ill.Serum creatinine and sodium levels are related to renal function and there is no indication or renal problems.

An Elderly Man Has Been Admitted to the Hospital for Prostate