Question

1. You're caring for a 72 year old man with orthostatic hypotension. What would be a priority assessment? select all that apply

assess how she changes from different possitions.

ask her if she has a history of multiple falls

check for head aches and nausea

Check for safety measures in the home

2. You are taking the blood pressure of a friend and their BP is 90/40. The first thing you should do is:

get them something to drink and check their temperature

ask them if they are feeling light headed, dizzy or weak?

nothing as this is a normal blood pressure

lay them down on the ground and call for help.

Answer 1

Answer: Ask her if she has history of mutiplmu falls and check for safety measures at home.

This is because in the case of orthostatic hypotension the chances of fall increases. Patient should be informed and educate about the precautions while walking and also encourage the proper intake of food. The blood pressure also should be monitored.

Answer: Lay them down on the ground and call for help, get something to drink and check their temperature.

The low blood pressure can cause strokes in patient and also may be fatal. Drinking water at instant may relief the blood pressure drop.