A nurse is preparing to assess a patient for orthostatic hypotension. Which piece of equipment will the nurse obtain to assess for this condition?

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A blood pressure cuff is needed. Orthostatic hypotension is a drop of blood pressure greater than 20 mm Hg in systolic pressure or 10 mm Hg in diastolic pressure and symptoms of dizziness, light-headedness, nausea, tachycardia, pallor, or fainting when the patient changes from the supine to standing position. A thermometer is used to assess for fever. Elastic stockings and sequential compression devices are used to prevent thrombus.

A Nurse Is Preparing to Assess a Patient for Orthostatic