Asked by ABHISHEK GUPTA on Jun 17, 2024
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Which is the priority nursing diagnosis for a patient with orthostatic hypotension after several days of bed rest?
A) Risk for falls related to light-headedness upon standing and getting out of bed
B) Dressing/grooming self-care deficit related to cognitive impairment and fatigue
C) Impaired bed mobility related to inability to move from supine to sitting position
D) Excess fluid volume related to insensible fluid loss due to prolonged immobility
Orthostatic Hypotension
A form of low blood pressure that occurs upon standing up from sitting or lying down, often leading to dizziness or fainting.
Risk For Falls
The increased likelihood that an individual may unintentionally come to rest on the ground, floor, or other lower level, often assessed in elderly or hospitalized patients.
Light-Headedness
A feeling of dizziness or faintness, often due to a decrease in blood supply to the brain.
- Determine strategies to alleviate hazards linked to extended lack of movement, including constipation and orthostatic hypotension.
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Learning Objectives
- Determine strategies to alleviate hazards linked to extended lack of movement, including constipation and orthostatic hypotension.
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