A 50-year-old male is diagnosed with orthostatic hypotension. Which of the following symptoms would he most likely experience?
A) headache and blurred vision.
B) nausea and vomiting.
C) chest pain and palpitations.
D) syncope and fainting.

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Orthostatic hypotension is a condition where the blood pressure drops significantly when standing up. This can result in syncope (fainting) as the brain is not receiving enough blood flow. Headache and blurred vision are more commonly associated with hypertension, while nausea and vomiting and chest pain and palpitations are not typically seen with orthostatic hypotension.

A 50-Year-Old Male Is Diagnosed with Orthostatic Hypotension