What best describes the condition when the blood pressure adjusts sluggishly or not at all to rapid changes in position?
A) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
B) Congestive heart failure
C) Orthostatic hypotension
D) Orthostatic hypertension

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In a patient with orthostatic hypotension, the blood pressure adjusts sluggishly or not at all to rapid changes in position. An acute episode of orthostatic hypotension may be caused by blood pooling in the lower extremities, a reaction to antihypertensive or antidepressant medication, or prolonged immobility.

What Best Describes the Condition When the Blood Pressure Adjusts