A 70-year-old man has a BP of 150/90 mm Hg in the lying position,130/80 mm Hg in the sitting position,and 100/60 mm Hg in the standing position.How should the nurse evaluate these findings?
A) This is a normal response due to changes in the patient's position.
B) The change in BP readings indicates orthostatic hypotension.
C) The BP reading in the lying position is within normal limits.
D) The change in BP reading is considered within normal limits for the patient's age.
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