The nurse is preparing to measure a patient for orthostatic hypotension.Which action should the nurse take to obtain this information? (Select all that apply.)
A) Use the correct size blood pressure cuff for the patient.
B) Instruct the patient not to eat or drink for 30 minutes prior to the test.
C) Have the patient refrain from smoking for at least 4 hours prior to the test.
D) Take pulse and blood pressure readings immediately upon assisting the patient to stand.
E) Assist the patient to a sitting position, wait 3 minutes, and take the pulse and blood pressure.
F) Obtain supine reading with patient lying with head of bed elevated 30 degrees for 30 minutes.
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