The nurse has documented that the client has orthostatic hypotension.Which assessment finding would support this assessment?
A)Decrease in blood pressure when moving from supine to standing
B)Decrease in heart rate when moving from supine to sitting
C)Pale color in the legs when lying in bed
D)Complaints of dizziness when first sitting up

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Orthostatic hypotension is a drop in blood pressure that occurs when changing from a lying or sitting position to standing. The decrease in blood pressure can cause symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting. Decrease in blood pressure when moving from supine to standing would support the diagnosis of orthostatic hypotension.

The Nurse Has Documented That the Client Has Orthostatic Hypotension