A 75-year-old man has a history of hypertension and was recently changed to a new antihypertensive drug.He reports feeling dizzy at times.How should the nurse evaluate his blood pressure?
A) Assess blood pressure and pulse in the supine, sitting, and standing positions.
B) Have the patient walk around the room and assess his blood pressure after activity.
C) Assess his blood pressure and pulse at the beginning and end of the examination.
D) Take the blood pressure on the right arm and then 5 minutes later take the blood pressure on the left arm.
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