Susan is an RN on a busy Med-Surg floor. She is caring for 7patients, and there are 2 UAP’s assigned to the 22-bedunit.   Susan assessed for orthostatic hypotension in anelderly client. The blood pressure reading in a supine position is152/80, and the blood pressure reading in a standing position is106/68. The client complains of slight dizziness uponstanding.   

What factors may have increased the risk for orthostatichypotension in this client?

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