The Nurse Is Developing a Teaching Plan for an Elderly

The nurse is developing a teaching plan for an elderly patient who will begin taking an antihypertensive drug that causes dizziness and orthostatic hypotension. Which patient problem documented by the nurse is appropriate for this patient?

A) Deficient knowledge related to drug side effects
B) Ineffective health maintenance related to age
C) Readiness for enhanced knowledge related to medication side effects
D) Risk for injury related to side effects of the medication

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