1100: The client reports intermittent dizziness that started following the dosage increase of his prescribed spironolactone one week ago. The client states that it is worse for a few hours after he takes the medication but then resolves. On assessment, the client is alert and oriented. The client's breathing is unlabored and has clear lung fields bilaterally. Skin warm to the touch and pink in tone; pulses 2+ and regular. Capillary refill is 3 seconds. He denies any pain. Vital signs: T 98.6° F (37° C), P 76, RR 16, BP 130/86, pulse oximetry reading 98% on room air. Medical history of hypertension and hyperlipidemia.
- Obtain orthostatic vital signs
- Obtain complete metabolic panel
- Spironolactone 50 mg PO daily
- Atorvastatin 40 mg PO daily
- Multivitamin one tablet daily
The nurse is preparing to assess an orthostatic blood pressure.
➢ Complete the following sentence by choosing from the list of options.
The nurse should first have the client lay flat for [1 / 3 / 5] minutes and assess the client's blood pressure. The nurse should then help the client to a standing position(or sitting position if unable to stand.) The nurse should then check the client's blood pressure at [1 / 3 / 5] and then [assist the client back to a safe position / check the blood pressure again at 3 minutes / move the cuff to the other arm and assess the blood pressure] .
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