Correctly assessing orthostatic vital signs involves:

A) determining if the patient's respirations and heart rate are within normal limits.
B) determining if the patient's pulse disappears during deep inspiration.
C) taking the blood pressure in the supine, seated, and standing positions.
D) taking the blood pressure and heart rate three times, two minutes apart.


Answer: C

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