A Patient Is Taking a Medication That Has the Potential

question 15

Multiple Choice

A patient is taking a medication that has the potential to cause orthostatic hypotension.Which of the following nursing interventions is appropriate for this patient?

• A)Have the patient sit slowly and dangle.
• B)Refer the patient to physical therapy.
• C)Keep the side rails up at all times.
• D)Obtain a walker or a cane for patient use.

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