Discussion Post
• Describe orthostatic hypotension.
• Before you measure vital signs, a resident should be at rest for at least ______ minutes.
• Residents are generally weighed _______ time(s).
• Why is it important to weigh the resident at the same time of day?
• What is one reason a resident might have an elevated temperature?
• What is one reason a resident might have an elevated pulse?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.