Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 92%
Simulated
The nurse documents the blood pressure on a client to be 158/94 mm Hg when lying in bed, 13 mm Hg when sitting in a chair, and 98/60 mm Hg when standing. The nurse should recognize which of the following as the evaluation of this?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The significant drop in blood pressure upon standing indicates orthostatic hypotension, not hypertension or normal variation.