Orthostatic hypotension can be reduced in an individual who had previously been immobilised by:
a. ‘dangling' legs off the side of the bed beforeambulating
b. giving them antihypertensive medication.
c. ensuring that the individual is slightly dehydrated.
d. getting them to stand up as quickly as possible.
a
‘Dangling' enables the blood pressure to settle before an
individual stands. Otherwise on standing the blood pressure
may drop too quickly, and cause the individual to become
dizzy and even faint.
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