A nurse is caring for a client who is ambulating for the first time after surgery. Upon standing, the client complains of dizziness and faintness. The client's blood pressure is 90/50. What is the name for this condition?
A) Orthostatic hypotension
B) Orthostatic hypertension
C) Ambulatory bradycardia
D) Ambulatory tachycardia
Ans: A
Orthostatic hypotension (postural hypotension) is a low blood pressure associated with weakness or fainting when one rises to an erect position (from supine to sitting, supine to standing, or sitting to standing). It is the result of peripheral vasodilation without a compensatory rise in cardiac output.
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