A 70-year-old man has a blood pressure of 150/90 mm Hg in a lying position, 130/80 mm Hg in a sitting position, and 100/60 mm Hg in a standing position. How should the nurse evaluate these findings?

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Orthostatic hypotension is a drop in systolic pressure of F1F1F1S1F1F1F10 20 mm Hg or F1F1F1S1F1F1F1010 mm Hg drop in diastolic pressure which occurs with a quick change to a standing position. People on prolonged bed rest, older age, hypovolemic, or on certain medications are at increased risks of this problem. These blood pressure readings are not normal.

A 70-Year-Old Man Has a Blood Pressure of 150/90 Mm