118. A home care patient with hypertension is prescribed a diuretic. The patient reports severe lightheadedness and feeling faint when standing. Their blood pressure is 90/60 mmHg. What medicinal concern is immediate?
A.
Patient needs more fluid
B.
Orthostatic hypotension due to over-diuresis, requiring physician notification and possible dose reduction
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C.
Hypertension
D.
Hyperglycemia
📖 Additional Information
Patient needs more fluid
Orthostatic hypotension due to over-diuresis, requiring physician notification and possible dose reduction
