[Answered]: The nurse is checking a patient’s blood pressure…

The nurse is checking a patient’s blood pressure for orthostatic hypotension. The patient’s blood pressure was when lying down and when standing. The patient asks the nurse why there is such a difference. Which of the following is the best response by the nurse? A. “Your blood pressure should have gone up about 5 mm Hg , so we’ll need to have you move very slowly to avoid a fall.” B. “Blood pressure usually compensates for a change in position by going down by about 15 mm Hg , so this is normal.” C. “It is safe for the blood pressure to drop by as much as 25 mm Hg , so you don’t need to worry.” D. “Your blood pressure is still in a normal range, so there is no real concern.”