The nurse is caring for a patient with a history of postural hypotension. The nurse obtains a blood pressure (BP) reading of 130/80 mm Hg with the patient lying and 100/60 mm Hg with the patient standing. What is the highest priority nursing diagnosis for this patient?

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The significant drop in blood pressure upon standing (from 130/80 mm Hg lying down to 100/60 mm Hg standing) indicates postural hypotension, which increases the patient's risk for falls due to potential dizziness or fainting when changing positions.

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