Which of the Following Is a Manifestation of Orthostatic Hypotension

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a manifestation of orthostatic hypotension?

• A) Your patient's pulse is 76 when he is supine but 88 when he sits up.
• B) Your patient's blood pressure is 142/90 when she is supine but 116/88 when she sits up.
• C) Your patient's blood pressure is 150/100 when he is supine but 134/90 when he sits up.
• D) Your patient's pulse is 80 when she is supine but 96 when she sits up.

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