A patient is recovering from an abdominal aortic bypass graft.To reduce the effects of orthostatic hypotension,what is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?

A) Encourage moving positions slowly.
B) Perform isometric exercises.
C) Decrease the number of ankle pumps.
D) Participate in chest physiotherapy.

Orthostatic Hypotension

A type of hypotension occurring when one rises from a sitting or prone position, leading to feelings of lightheadedness or episodes of fainting.

Abdominal Aortic Bypass

A surgical procedure used to bypass diseased portions of the abdominal aorta, the major artery supplying blood to the lower body.

Isometric Exercises

Exercises that involve the contraction of muscles without visible movement in the angle of the joints, aiding in strength and stability.