Why does a nurse move a patient who has been confined to bed for a few days slowly from a sitting to a standing position?
A)Fatigue
B)Muscle injury
C)Sensory disorientation
D)Orthostatic hypotension

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A patient who has been immobile for several days or longer may be weak or dizzy or may develop orthostatic hypotension (a drop in blood pressure)when transferred.

Why Does a Nurse Move a Patient Who Has Been