A 37-year-old client is admitted in shock secondary to blood loss following an auto accident. The nurse places the client in the following position:
A)
modified Trendelenburg
B)
Sim's position
C)
Fowler's
D)
supine
A
Explanation:
A)
By lowering the head and elevating the lower extremities,this position can best increase venous return to the heart. The other positions would not promote venous return.
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B)
By lowering the head and elevating the lower extremities,this position can best increase venous return to the heart. The other positions would not promote venous return.
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C)
By lowering the head and elevating the lower extremities,this position can best increase venous return to the heart. The other positions would not promote venous return.
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D)
By lowering the head and elevating the lower extremities,this position can best increase venous return to the heart. The other positions would not promote venous return.
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