Title: Report any changes or abnormal blood pressure to the appropriate licensed nurse.
Course: Nurse Aide (14051) > Section: Unit VII: Basic Skills

Report should include

- hypertension – elevated BP; greater than 130/80
- hypotension – low blood pressure; lower than 90/60
- orthostatic hypotension – drop in blood pressure that occurs when changing in position from lying to sitting or sitting to standing; may result in dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting.