A patient had a sudden drop of 20mmHg in systolic ...

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A patient had a sudden drop of 20mmHg in systolic pressure and 10mmHg in a diastolic pressure when the patient moves from a lying to sitting to a standing position. What is this called?

A. Hypotension

B. Orthostatic hypotension

C. Hypertension

D. None of the above

Select your answer:
A B C D E

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