The nurse conducting a patient assessment records a seated blood pressure of 135/86. What standing blood pressure would be indicative of orthostatic hypotension?
a. 145/85
b. 134/76
c. 130/72
d. 124/62
ANS: D
Orthostatic hypotension is suspected when the systolic reading is 20 mm Hg lower than the sitting blood pressure. Dizziness with a diastolic pressure less than 100 mm Hg should also be reported.
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