The patient, age 71, has severe vertigo. A nursing action to help him reduce the symptoms is:
a. Avoid sudden movements until the vertigo lessens.
b. Avoid noises until the vertigo lessens.
c. Encourage fluid intake.
d. Lie immobile and hold the head in one position until the vertigo lessens.
D
Lie immobile and hold the head in one position until the vertigo lessens.
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