The nurse is caring for a patient with hypotension caused by neurogenic shock.What action should the nurse take to reduce the risk of developing orthostatic hypotension?

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Raising the head of the bed slowly allows the patient's body to adjust to the change in position, reducing the risk of orthostatic hypotension. Elevating the foot of the bed can worsen hypotension, placing the patient in the supine position with the head flat may not be feasible for all patients, and keeping the head of the bed elevated at 60 degrees can worsen hypotension.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Hypotension Caused