Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
Simulated
A client who receives multiple antihypertensive multiple medications experiences syncope due to a drop in blood pressure to 70/40 mm Hg. Which is the rationale for the nurseÔÇÖs decision to hold the clientÔÇÖs scheduled antihypertensive medications?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Multiple antihypertensives can have an additive effect, excessively lowering blood pressure (D), causing syncope. Diuresis (A), toxicity (B), or antagonism (C) are less likely.