A Patient Is at the Clinic Complaining of "Fainting Episodes

Multiple Choice

A patient is at the clinic complaining of "fainting episodes that started last week." How should the nurse proceed with the examination?

A) Take the BP in both arms and thighs.
B) Assist the patient to a lying position and begin taking the BP.
C) Record the BP with the patient in the lying,sitting,and standing positions.
D) Record the BP with the patient in the lying and sitting positions,and average these numbers to obtain a mean BP.