A client is to receive midodrine. Which of the following would the nurse include in the plan of care to ensure that the client doesn't develop supine hypertension?
A) Administer midodrine during the day.
B) Ensure that the client is lying in a supine position.
C) Instruct the client to regularly shift positions.
D) Assist the client when moving out of bed.
Ans: A
Feedback:
The nurse can minimize the risk of supine hypertension by administering the drug during the daytime. The nurse should ensure that the client is in an upright, not supine, position. Instructing the client to regularly shift positions or assisting the client when moving out of bed will not significantly reduce the risk of supine hypertension.
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