Asked by ethan rivera on May 01, 2024
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A patient's blood pressure is checked standing and sitting. There is an increase in the pulse rate of more than 10 bpm, and the blood pressure drops more than 20 points, so this patient is considered to have orthostatic hypotension. This is sometimes documented as a positive ________ test.
Orthostatic Hypotension
A form of low blood pressure that happens when standing up from sitting or lying down, causing dizziness or lightheadedness.
Positive Test
A test result indicating the presence of the disease, condition, or substance being tested for.
- Acknowledge the critical role of evaluating vital signs across different physical positions.
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Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge the critical role of evaluating vital signs across different physical positions.
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