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Orthostatic Hypotension: blood pooling due to lack of volume to get blood…
Orthostatic Hypotension: blood pooling due to lack of volume to get blood to the brain
Assessment
Weakness
blurred vision
Dizzy
Syncope
Obtain BP & HR: laying then sitting then standing
Diagnosis
Medical (prove)
Drop in SBP>20 and increase in HR
Nursing diagnosis
Decrease tissue perfusion
Risk for falls
Decrease cardiac output
PLAN w/ interventions: Increase blood volume
Safety!
Change position slowly
Bedrest until normal volume
Increase fluids IVF and PO
Evaluation
Resolution of s&s
Repeat orthostatic vital signs with no change