A nurse is assessing a patient with activity intolerance for possible orthostatic hypotension. Which finding will help confirm orthostatic hypotension?

A) Blood pressure sitting 120/64; blood pressure 140/70 standing
B) Blood pressure sitting 126/64; blood pressure 120/58 standing
C) Blood pressure sitting 130/60; blood pressure 110/60 standing
D) Blood pressure sitting 140/60; blood pressure 130/54 standing

Orthostatic Hypotension

A form of low blood pressure that occurs upon standing up from a sitting or lying position, often causing dizziness or fainting.

Activity Intolerance

A state where an individual has insufficient physiological or psychological energy to endure or complete required or desired daily activities.

Blood Pressure

The force that circulating blood exerts against the walls of the arteries during and between heartbeats.