Question

While assessing for orthostatic hypotension, the nurse follows which step(s) when taking the blood pressure? select all that apply.

Answer 1

Step(s) when taking the blood pressure are;

1.Check and record blood pressure taken while the client is in the bed.

2.Assist client to standing position and wait 2 minutes before taking his blood pressure.

3.Record measurements and report a drop of 25 mm Hg systolic and 10 mm Hg diastolic.

4.Keep the blood pressure cuff attached the whole time.

Orthostatic hypotension is a type of low blood pressure that develops when the body is in an upright position and the blood vessels fail to constrict.  The correct way to measure blood pressure is  as follows:

1.While the client is lying in bed, take his or her blood pressure and record it.

2.Help the client rise before taking his blood pressure after a two-minute pause.

3.Report a reduction of 25 mm Hg systolic and 10 mm Hg diastolic in readings.

4.Throughout, keep the blood pressure cuff attached.

Hypoperfusion to other organs increases the likelihood of life-threatening health issues in persons with orthostatic hypotension, such as heart attack or heart failure, atrial fibrillation, stroke, or chronic kidney failure.

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