The primary rationale for why a nurse moves a patient slowly from a sitting to a standing position is because of the potential for:

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A patient who has been immobile for several days or longer may be weak or dizzy or may develop orthostatic hypotension (a drop in blood pressure)when transferred.
A patient who has been immobile for several days or longer may be weak or dizzy or may develop orthostatic hypotension (a drop in blood pressure)when transferred.

The Primary Rationale for Why a Nurse Moves a Patient