An older adult client has been hospitalized for the treatment of acute pyelonephritis. Which characteristic of the client is most likely implicated in the etiology of this current health problem? Takes a diuretic and an ACE inhibitor each day for the treatment of hypertensionTakes a diuretic and an ACE inhibitor each day for the treatment of hypertension Was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes several years earlierWas diagnosed with type 2 diabetes several years earlier Recently had a urinary tract infectionRecently had a urinary tract infection Has peripheral vascular diseaseHas peripheral vascular disease
[Verified Answer]: An older adult client has been…
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