Orthostatic hypotension is prevented by
A) Measuring blood pressure
B) Counting the pulse and respirations
C) Slowly changing positions
D) Preventing contractures

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Orthostatic hypotension is a sudden drop in blood pressure upon standing up from a lying or sitting position. This can be prevented by slowly changing positions to allow the body time to adjust to the change in posture. Measuring blood pressure and counting pulse and respirations are important but not necessary for preventing orthostatic hypotension. Preventing contractures is not related to preventing orthostatic hypotension.

Orthostatic Hypotension Is Prevented by