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Practice Question

A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client.Nurses' Notes3 months ago:Client seen in provider's office for routine physical. Today:Client reports dizziness and light-headedness upon standing. Client reports waking up at night to void.What actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.

Answer Choices:

Correct Answer:

Advise the client to change positions slowly.

Rationale:

🧭Dizziness on standing suggests orthostatic hypotension, warranting targeted assessment for postural changes.

🩺Measuring orthostatic vitals confirms hemodynamic response and guides interventions for safety.

⚠️Teaching to change positions slowly reduces syncope risk and supports fall prevention during daily activities.

📚Actions like potassium restriction, bedtime dosing, or dysrhythmia monitoring are not indicated without specific evidence.


📌Core Message

Orthostatic symptoms call for checking postural blood pressures and teaching slow position changes to enhance hemodynamic safety.

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  • Category: RN Nursing Exams
  • Subcategory: ATI Exams (RN)
  • Domain: PHARMACOLOGY (RN ati)
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