proceed with the physical examination

An elderly patient is being seen in the clinic for complaint of “weak spells” relieved by sitting or lying down. How should the nurse practitioner proceed with the physical examination?

Assist the patient to a standing position and take her blood pressure.

Assess the patient’s cranial nerves.

Compare the patient’s blood pressure lying first, then sitting, and then standing.

Compare the amplitude of the patient’s radial and pedal pulses. write-my-essay-services-how-to-choose-the-right-one