An 80-Year Old Hypertensive Male Is on Regular Antihypertensive Medication

An 80-year old hypertensive male is on regular antihypertensive medication, complaints of dizziness, fatigue, syncope or fainting, mental confusion, and lightheadedness after eating meals. The attending nurse records a postprandial fall in blood pressure. What is the appropriate advice to be given by the nurse to help his condition?

A) Stop taking all antihypertensive medications
B) Do heavy exercise after taking meals
C) Stay in lying down position after meals
D) Eat smaller meals low in carbohydrates

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