While Being Tested for Orthostatic Hypotension,the Patient Stands Up and Begins

question 10

Multiple Choice

While being tested for orthostatic hypotension,the patient stands up and begins to feel light-headed and feels faint.The nurse should do which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Have the patient lie down.
• B) Report findings to the health care provider.
• C) Have the nursing assistive personnel (NAP) check orthostatic blood pressure.
• D) Instruct the patient not to get out of bed without assistance.
• E) Take the BP in each arm and use the arm with the lowest systolic reading.

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