Which of the following is a manifestation of orthostatic hypotension?
A) Your patient's pulse is 76 when he is supine but 88 when he sits up.
B) Your patient's blood pressure is 142/90 when she is supine but 116/88 when she sits up.
C) Your patient's blood pressure is 150/100 when he is supine but 134/90 when he sits up.
D) Your patient's pulse is 80 when she is supine but 96 when she sits up.

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Orthostatic hypotension is a drop in blood pressure when changing positions, such as from lying down to sitting up or standing. Option B shows a drop in blood pressure (142/90 when supine vs 116/88 when sitting up), which is a manifestation of orthostatic hypotension. The other options show changes in pulse rate, which may not necessarily indicate orthostatic hypotension. Option A shows a small increase in pulse rate, which may be within normal range. Option C shows a decrease in blood pressure but not enough to indicate orthostatic hypotension. Option D shows an increase in pulse rate without a corresponding drop in blood pressure.

Which of the Following Is a Manifestation of Orthostatic Hypotension