When a patient becomes dizzy when attempting to stand, due to changes in blood vessels, what are the most appropriate instructions to give?
a. Get up slowly.
b. Stay in bed and try again later.
c. Stay in bed until instructed otherwise.
d. Call for emergency personnel.
a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. Getting up slowly allows the body to adjust to the pressure changes.
b. Incorrect. The same thing will occur because it is due to changes in the blood vessels.
c. Incorrect. Staying in bed will increase the problem.
d. Incorrect. This is not an emergency.
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