While Examining John, Who Is 80 Years Old, the Nurse

Multiple Choice

While examining John, who is 80 years old, the nurse practitioner observes that as he rises from the chair he pauses and holds on to the rail.Asking John if this happens often, he replies, "Yes, I get lightheaded and feel like I will fall." The nurse practitioner decides to conduct testing for orthostatic hypotension.This test includes which of the following? Select all that apply.

A) Having the patient lie down for 5 minutes, then measuring blood pressure and pulse.
B) Having the patient stand and wait a minute, then measuring blood pressure and pulse.
C) Having the patient jump in place for 2 minutes and then lie down.
D) Having the patient breathe deeply five times and then stand up.
E) Having the patient get up from his chair without using his arms, walk two to three steps, then back up to his chair and sit down.