A 77-year-old client has newly diagnosed stage 2 hypertension for which the physician has prescribed a thiazide and an angio-converting enzyme inhibitor. The nurse is concerned about the client's risk for postural hypotension because of these medications, as well as for what other reason?
A) Older adults have impaired cardiovascular reflexes.
B) These medications often cause rebound hypertension.
C) Older adults require large doses of these medications to control their blood pressure.
D) Older adults have trouble remembering to measure their blood pressure at home.
