A nursing instructor is educating a student nurse about methods to prevent orthostatic hypotension. The nursing instructor recognizes that further teaching is needed when the student states:
A) "I will encourage the patient to remain flat in bed."
B) "I will change the patient's position in bed frequently."
C) "I will encourage dorsal and plantar flexion of the feet."
D) "I will perform passive range-of-motion exercises if the patient can't move."

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Encouraging the patient to remain flat in bed can actually increase the risk of orthostatic hypotension. It is important to encourage the patient to change positions frequently, including sitting up slowly and dangling their feet before standing. The other options listed are appropriate methods for preventing or managing orthostatic hypotension.

A Nursing Instructor Is Educating a Student Nurse About Methods