Postural hypotension is defined as which of the following when the patient stands compared with a sitting or supine reading?
A)Blood pressure drop of more than 20 mm Hg in systolic and 10 mm Hg drop in diastolic
B)Pulse rate decrease with a systolic pressure increase of at least 15 mm Hg
C)Diastolic pressure increase of more than 5 mm Hg and no pulse rate changes
D)Pulse rate decrease and diastolic pressure decrease of more than 5 mm Hg
E)Decrease in pulse pressure

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Postural hypotension (orthostatic hypotension) represents a significant decrease in systolic pressure (greater than 20 mm Hg) and a 10-mm Hg drop in diastolic pressure as a patient changes from a sitting to a standing position. An increase in heart rate often occurs as well.

Postural Hypotension Is Defined as Which of the Following When