If a patient complains of feeling faint, you should
A. elevate the patient's head and shoulders.
B. seat the patient in a chair and elevate the feet.
C. apply a cool washcloth to the forehead and neck.
D. seat the patient and position the head between the knees.
Answer: D
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On the admission papers, a patient checked the box labeled "No religious affiliation." What meaning can the nurse draw from this information? The patient
a. is not religious. b. is probably monotheistic. c. has conventional religious values. d. is probably experiencing spiritual distress.
The nurse is performing a health assessment, and notes a yellow tinge to the sclera of the eye. The nurse would document this as which of the following?
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