Multiple Choice
Which information about a 71-year-old patient is most important for the admitting nurse to report to the patient's health care provider?
A) Triceps reflex response graded at 1/5
B) Recent unintended weight loss of 20 pounds
C) Patient complaint of chronic difficulty in falling asleep
D) Orthostatic drop in systolic blood pressure of 10 mm Hg
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