ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health Exam IV Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client to check for orthostatic hypotension. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Checking BP supine first establishes a baseline for orthostatic hypotension (drop >20/10 mmHg on position change). Standing (
A) and sitting (
C) follow, with measurements (
B) after each. Supine BP is the initial step per protocol.
Question 2 of 5
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Question 3 of 5
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Question 4 of 5
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Question 5 of 5
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