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fnuegbu

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A nurse is caring for a client who is ambulating for the first time after surgery. Upon standing, the client complains of dizziness and faintness. The client's blood pressure is 90/50. What is the name for this condition?
 
  A) Orthostatic hypotension
  B) Orthostatic hypertension
  C) Ambulatory bradycardia
  D) Ambulatory tachycardia

Question 2

A nurse educator is teaching a client about a healthy diet. What information would be included to reduce the risk of hypertension?
 
  A) Eat a diet high in fruits and vegetables.
  B) Remember to drink eight to 10 glasses of water a day.
  C) It is important to have increased fats in your diet.
  D) Put away the salt shaker and eat low-salt foods.



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Orthostatic hypotension (postural hypotension) is a low blood pressure associated with weakness or fainting when one rises to an erect position (from supine to sitting, supine to standing, or sitting to standing). It is the result of peripheral vasodilation without a compensatory rise in cardiac output.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
High salt intake is a high risk factor for the development of hypertension.



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