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nameless23 nameless23
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6 years ago
Which of the following clients should most likely be assessed for orthostatic hypotension?
 
  A) A 78-year-old woman who has begun complaining of frequent headaches unrelieved by over-the-counter analgesics
  B) A 65-year-old client whose vision has become much less acute in recent months and who has noticed swelling in her ankles
  C) An 80-year-old elderly client who has experienced two falls since admission while attempting to ambulate to the bathroom
  D) A 42-year-old client who has a history of poorly controlled type 1 diabetes
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6 years ago
Ans: C
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Dizziness and syncope are characteristic signs and symptoms of orthostatic hypotension, and both predispose an individual to falls; this is especially the case among older adults. Headaches, edema, diabetes, and vision changes are not associated with orthostatic hypotension.
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6 years ago
Easily the best answer, ty
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