ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Nur 20500 Questions
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A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about orthostatic hypotension. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
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Correct Answer: C - Orthostatic hypotension increases a client's risk of a fall.
Rationale: Orthostatic hypotension is a sudden drop in blood pressure that occurs when a person stands up from a sitting or lying position. This can lead to dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting, increasing the risk of falls. Monitoring for this condition is important in preventing injury in patients, especially in the elderly. Decreases in diastolic or systolic blood pressure alone do not fully capture the complexity of orthostatic hypotension. While hypotension can contribute to pulmonary emboli risk, it is not a direct consequence of orthostatic hypotension.
Therefore, choice C is the most relevant and accurate information to include in teaching about orthostatic hypotension.
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