Postural Hypotension Is Defined as Which of the Following When

Multiple Choice

Postural hypotension is defined as which of the following when the patient stands compared with a sitting or supine reading?

A) Blood pressure drop of more than 20 mm Hg in systolic and 10 mm Hg drop in diastolic
B) Pulse rate decrease with a systolic pressure increase of at least 15 mm Hg
C) Diastolic pressure increase of more than 5 mm Hg and no pulse rate changes
D) Pulse rate decrease and diastolic pressure decrease of more than 5 mm Hg
E) Decrease in pulse pressure