A 75-Year-Old Man Has a History of Hypertension and Was

Multiple Choice

A 75-year-old man has a history of hypertension and was recently prescribed a new antihypertensive drug.He reports feeling dizzy at times.How should the nurse evaluate his BP?

A) Assess BP and pulse with the patient in the supine,sitting,and standing positions.
B) Have him walk around the room,and assess his BP after the activity.
C) Assess BP and pulse at the beginning as well as at the end of the examination.
D) Take the BP on the right arm and then 5 minutes later on the left arm.