The nurse is preparing to take a client's blood pressure in a sitting and laying down position. Which results should the nurse anticipate?
A. The blood pressure to be higher when the client is in a supine position.
B. The blood pressure to be lower when the client is in a supine position.
C. The blood pressure to be lower when the client is sitting up.
D. The blood pressure to be the same in both positions.
Answer: B
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