A patient who was admitted after receiving a blow to the head begins to show signs of shock. How should the patient be positioned?
a. With the head lower than the body
b. Flat with the legs elevated
c. Flat on the back
d. In a side-lying position
C
If head injuries are suspected, the victim must be kept flat.
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Which educational preparation is this student receiving? a. Clinical nurse leader b. Advanced public health nurse c. Nurse practitioner d. Doctor of Nursing Practice