Question

The nurse assesses a client for orthostatic hypotension. the results are: lying heart rate = 70 beats/minute, bp = 110/70; sitting heart rate = 78 beats/minute, bp = 106/66; standing heart rate = 85 beats/minute, bp = 100/64. the nurse would expect which prescription from the primary healthcare provider?

Answer 1

The answer to this question would be: No prescription change

In orthostatic hypotension, the patient might undergo a temporary hypotension when moving position from lying to sitting or standing. The rate of hypotension can be examined by blood pressure or the heart rate. In this patient, the change in heart rate and blood pressure is not too high so the prescription doesn't need to be changed.