During a clinic interview,a client states experiencing dizziness upon standing.Which nursing action is appropriate for the nurse to implement?

A) Ask the client when in the day dizziness occurs.
B) Help the client to assume a recumbent position.
C) Measure both heart rate and blood pressure with the client standing.
D) Measure vital signs with the client supine,sitting,and standing.

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Angela Jensen · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Measuring vital signs in different positions (supine, sitting, and standing) can help determine if the client is experiencing postural hypotension, which can cause dizziness upon standing. It is important to assess the client in all three positions to accurately diagnose and treat the underlying issue. Asking when the dizziness occurs and helping the client assume a recumbent position may be helpful, but they do not provide as much information as measuring vital signs in multiple positions. Measuring only heart rate and blood pressure with the client standing may not identify postural hypotension if their vital signs are within normal limits while sitting.

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