When obtaining blood pressure on a patient in a standing position, the patient states that he suddenly feels weak and is going to pass out. Your immediate action should be to:
A) place the patient back into bed.
B) determine the blood pressure by palpation.
C) ask the patient if he is having chest pain.
D) hold the patient upright until the blood pressure is obtained.
A
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Which organ is particularly sensitive to an inadequate supply of oxygen and may, as a result,
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