Question

question 17 of 20
an older adult client has newly diagnosed stage 2 hypertension. the health care provider has prescribed chlorothiazide and benazepril. what will the nurse monitor this client for?

• postural hypertension
• postural hypotension and resulting injury
• rebound hypertension
• sexual dysfunction

Explanation:

Chlorothiazide (a diuretic) and Benazepril (an ACE inhibitor) are used for hypertension. These medications can cause postural (orthostatic) hypotension, especially in older adults, which increases the risk of falls/injury. Postural hypertension isn't typical with these, rebound hypertension is from stopping meds abruptly, and sexual dysfunction is more associated with some other antihypertensives (like beta - blockers or thiazide diuretics in some cases, but less so with this combination's primary monitoring focus being postural hypotension and injury risk).

Answer:

B. Postural hypotension and resulting injury