To reduce the incidence of postural hypotension in a patient with a spinal cord injury, the nurse should:
a. monitor diastolic blood pressure closely.
b. encourage the patient to sit in wheelchair in upright position.
c. raise the head of the bed 45 degrees before transfer to a wheelchair.
d. encourage adequate intake of fluids to expand fluid volume.
C
Raising the head of the bed before transfer allows for gradual vessel accommodation from the supine position to the upright position.
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Answer:
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1. Professional nurse 2. Certified registered nurse (RNC) 3. Clinical nurse specialist 4. Nurse practitioner
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