The patient has a history of orthostatic hypotension.What is the priority action of the nurse?

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The patient with orthostatic hypotension may faint when quickly getting out of bed and rising to stand so the nurse should assist the patient to do so slowly.The patient with hypertension is at high risk for a stroke.Electronic blood pressure monitors may be used to check the patient's blood pressure with a history of orthostatic hypotension.There is no need to check the patient's blood pressure using a lower extremity.

The Patient Has a History of Orthostatic Hypotension