After receiving a local anesthetic, the patient experiences syncope. The best course of action is to __________
call 911.
administer epinephrine and oxygen and then call 911.
administer oxygen.
lean the patient back in the subsupine position and wait for her to regain consciousness.
lean the patient back in the subsupine position and wait for her to regain consciousness.
Rationale: Lean the patient back in the subsupine position and wait for her to regain consciousness. Once blood returns to the brain, the patient should respond within seconds. If the patient stays unconscious for more than 2 minutes, maintain their airway, call 911, and monitor their breathing and pulse.
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