A patient who experiences dizziness upon sitting up from a recumbent position has:
postural hypotension
hypertension
syncope
vertigo
postural hypotension
Rationale: Postural hypotension results when a patient too quickly sits up from a recumbent position causing them to feel faint.
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A. 5% B. 12% C. 16% D. 21%
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A hunter is shooting a rifle in the field. For the safest and most accurate shot, this hunter should:
What will be an ideal response?
The combination of the first letters, syllables, or group of words to form a new group of letters that can be pronounced as a word is called a(n) ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).