A nurse is taking the blood pressure of an 88-year-old adult. This client frequently encounters sharp but temporary drops in blood pressure when quickly assuming an upright position after lying in a supine position. These sharp drops in blood pressure result in client complaints of dizziness and episodes of fainting.
A. How should the nurse complete the blood pressure reading to assess the client's condition?
B. What should the nurse instruct the client to do to assist in avoiding episodes of dizziness and fainting?