Multiple Choice
A nurse performs orthostatic blood pressure readings on a patient with the following results: lying 148/76 mm Hg, standing 110/60 mm Hg. What action by the nurse is best?
A) Instruct the patient not to get up without help.
B) Document the findings and continue to monitor.
C) Reassure the patient that these findings are normal.
D) Reassess the blood pressures in 1 hour.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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