Orthostatic hypotension
Topic: Fundamentals
A drop in systolic pressure of at least 20 mmHg, or in diastolic pressure of at least 10 mmHg, within 3 minutes of standing up from lying or sitting. Dizziness, light-headedness and fainting raise the risk of falls. Have the client change position slowly, sitting at the bedside first, and look for fluid deficit and antihypertensive drugs as causes.
- Also known as:
- Postural hypotension
- In Turkish:
- Ortostatik hipotansiyon
What does Orthostatic hypotension mean?
Orthostatic hypotension is part of the Fundamentals topic in nursing. Students meet it in class, on clinical placements and while preparing for exams.
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