Mr. Jurani had an artificial pacemaker implanted two days ago. When you give him his morning care, you notice that he has the hiccups. What should you do?
A. Give him a large glass of water and tell him to sip it slowly.
B. Report the hiccups to your nursing supervisor.
C. Tell him to pinch his nose closed and swallow hard.
D. Have him hold his breath while he counts to 30.
Answer: B
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