The nurse is caring for an 85-year-old patient with septic shock. What should the nurse keep in mind when repositioning this patient?
a. Change positions slowly.
b. Reduce flow rate of oxygen.
c. Increase flow rate of IV fluids.
d. Place in Trendelenburg position.
ANS: A
For the geriatric patient, positions should be changed slowly. Age-related losses of cardiovascular reflexes can result in hypotension. B. C. The oxygen and IV flow rates cannot be changed without a health care provider's order. D. Trendelenburg position is not indicated for this health problem.
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