A 75-year-old client diagnosed with a long history of depression is currently on doxepin (Sinequan) 100 mg daily. The client takes a daily diuretic for hypertension and is recovering from the flu. Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse assign highest priority?

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The client taking doxepin for depression is at risk for orthostatic hypotension, which can be exacerbated by the diuretic and flu. This puts the client at risk for falls and injury, making Risk for injury the highest priority nursing diagnosis. The other options, while important, do not pose an immediate threat to the client's safety.

A 75-Year-Old Client Diagnosed with a Long History of Depression