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 nurse’s decision to hold the client’s scheduled antihypertensive medications?

Increased urinary clearance of the multiple medications has produced diuresis and lowered blood pressure.

The synergetic effect of the multiple medication has resulted in drug toxicity and resulting hypotension.

The antagonistic interaction among the various blood pressure medications has reduced their effectiveness.

The additive effect of multiple medications has caused the blood pressure to drop too low.