A nurse is caring for a client who is ambulating for the first time after surgery. Upon standing, the client complains of dizziness and faintness. The client's blood pressure is 90/50. What is the name for this condition?

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The condition described is orthostatic hypotension, which occurs when blood pressure drops upon standing. The client is experiencing dizziness and faintness due to reduced blood flow to the brain. Option B, orthostatic hypertension, is the opposite condition and refers to a rise in blood pressure upon standing. Options C and D refer to heart rate changes, but do not fit the client's symptoms.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Is Ambulating