What is the primary treatment for hypotension?

In cases of hypotension, the primary treatment aims to improve blood flow and increase blood pressure effectively. Changing the patient's position to Trendelenburg—where the individual is laid flat on their back with the legs elevated—can facilitate venous return to the heart. This position helps promote better circulation and can temporarily improve blood pressure in patients experiencing hypotensive episodes.

This method is often employed as an initial response while determining the underlying cause of the hypotension and implementing further treatment strategies as necessary. Other options, such as administering thrombolytics or increasing physical activity, are not appropriate interventions for hypotension, as they do not address the immediate need to stabilize blood pressure. Additionally, providing high-calorie snacks does not have a direct impact on correcting low blood pressure and may not be safe or appropriate in acute situations requiring immediate attention.