★ Vital Signs Quiz
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:

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