The patient is an 86-year-old woman who is being admitted for dehydration and pneumonia . The patient is lying in bed but tells the nurse that she needs to go to the bathroom
The nurse tells the patient that she will stay with her and will help her get there. The patient states, "That's OK. I can make it on my own." The nurse should:
a. help the patient to the bathroom and stay with her.
b. allow the patient to get up on her own and go to the bathroom.
c. allow the patient to go to the bathroom and call for help if needed.
d. insert a Foley catheter.
A
Orthostatic hypotension, also referred to as postural hypotension, occurs when a normotensive person develops symptoms (e.g., lightheadedness, dizziness) and low blood pressure when rising to an upright position. Orthostatic changes in vital signs are good indicators of blood volume depletion. In severe cases of orthostatic hypotension, loss of consciousness may occur. Foley catheters are believed to be a major source or urinary tract infection.
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