A 56-year-old patient came in reporting dizziness. The physician ordered orthostatic vital signs only in the lying and standing positions. In the lying position, the patient’s vitals were heart rate 90/min and blood pressure 130/80 mm Hg. In the standing position, the patient’s vitals were heart rate 115/min and blood pressure 108/68 mm Hg. Did the patient have a positive test for orthostatic hypotension? Explain why.
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