A client consistently reports feeling dizzy and lightheaded when moving from a supine position to a sitting position.What nursing assessment takes priority at this time?

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Dizziness and lightheadedness on moving from a supine to a sitting or standing position may be symptoms of postural hypotension.Orthostatic blood pressure measurements (decrease of more than 20 mm Hg systolic,decrease of more than 10 mm Hg diastolic,and 10% to 20% increase in heart rate)are used to determine the presence of postural hypotension.

A Client Consistently Reports Feeling Dizzy and Lightheaded When Moving