Mobility and transfersQuestion 1402 of 1700
What causes orthostatic hypotension in older adults who change position quickly?
- Too much fluid in the stomach after a big meal
- A full bladder
- Wearing nonskid footwear
- Heart and blood vessel changes that come with age
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Correct answer: Heart and blood vessel changes that come with age
Aging changes the heart and circulation, so blood pressure can drop when a person moves suddenly.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.4: Assisting Clients to Transfer
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026