The nurse is assessing a 5-year-old child. In checking the heart rate, the nurse finds an increase of 25 beats then the child changes from a lying to a standing position. This increase in heart rate is indicative of:

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An increase in heart rate when changing from a lying to a standing position can indicate hypovolemia. This is because the body compensates for the decreased venous return and lower blood volume by increasing the heart rate to maintain adequate blood pressure and perfusion.

The Nurse Is Assessing a 5-Year-Old Child