A patient is diagnosed with orthostatic hypotension. Which of the following symptoms would most likely be reported?
a. Headache and blurred vision
b. Nausea and vomiting
c. Chest pain and palpitations
d. Syncope and fainting
ANS: D
Orthostatic hypotension is often accompanied by dizziness, blurring or loss of vision, and synco-pe or fainting, not by headache or blurred vision, which are symptoms of hypertension. Chest pain and palpitations may be symptomatic of myocardial infarction. Nausea and vomiting are as-sociated with gastrointestinal issues.
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