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

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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