The client has a history of postural hypotension.Which activities should the nurse advise this client as likely to cause postural hypotension?
(Select all that apply)
A)Hot baths
B)Heavy meals
C)Use of a rocking chair
D)Moving in bed
E)Bending down to the floor

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Hot baths, heavy meals, and bending down to the floor can cause or exacerbate postural hypotension. Hot baths can lead to vasodilation and a drop in blood pressure. Heavy meals can divert blood flow to the digestive system, reducing blood flow elsewhere and causing a drop in blood pressure. Bending down can cause a sudden change in position that may not be well tolerated by someone with postural hypotension, leading to a drop in blood pressure upon standing.

The Client Has a History of Postural Hypotension