The nurse knows the following indicates orthostatic hypotension: (Select all that apply.)
A) A decrease in systolic blood pressure by 30 mm Hg
B) A decrease in diastolic blood pressure by 10 mm Hg
C) An increase in heart rate by 30 beats/min
D) An increase in systolic blood pressure by 20 mm Hg

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A drop in systolic blood pressure of 20 mm Hg, an increase in heart rate of 20 beats/min, or a drop of diastolic blood pressure of 10 mm Hg when a patient stands is classified as orthostatic hypotension.

The Nurse Knows the Following Indicates Orthostatic Hypotension: (Select All