A nurse provides education to an 82-year-old woman with postprandial hypotension. Which of the following interventions should be included? (Select all that apply.)
A) Avoid sitting still for prolonged periods.
B) Drink eight glasses of non-caffeinated beverages daily.
C) Eat regularly scheduled meals with breakfast as the largest.
D) Engage in regular, but not excessive, exercise.
E) Limit alcohol consumption to one drink per evening.
Ans: A, B, D, E
Health promotion measures specific to postprandial hypotension include the following: minimize the risk for postprandial hypotension by taking antihypertensive medications (if prescribed) 1 hour after meals rather than before meals; eat small, low-carbohydrate meals; avoid alcohol consumption; and avoid strenuous exercise, especially for 2 hours after meals.
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