Orthostatic Hypotension: blood pooling due to lack of volume to get blood to the brain

Assessment

Weakness

blurred vision

Dizzy

Syncope

Diagnosis

Medical (prove)

Drop in SBP>20 and increase in HR

Nursing diagnosis

Decrease tissue perfusion

Risk for falls

Decrease cardiac output

Obtain BP & HR: laying then sitting then standing

PLAN w/ interventions: Increase blood volume

Safety!

Increase fluids IVF and PO

Change position slowly

Bedrest until normal volume

Evaluation

Resolution of s&s

Repeat orthostatic vital signs with no change