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 defined as a decrease in blood pressure when moving from a lying or sitting position to a standing position, resulting in symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, and potential fainting. Option A indicates a decrease in blood pressure when standing up and is therefore the correct choice. Option B may occur secondary to medications, but it is not a typical finding in orthostatic hypotension. Option C may be a sign of peripheral vascular disease or poor circulation but is not directly related to orthostatic hypotension. Option D is a symptom of orthostatic hypotension but does not provide confirmation of the diagnosis on its own.

The Nurse Has Documented That the Client Has Orthostatic Hypotension