A pregnant patient experiencing syncope should be placed on her side before elevating the feet.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
If a pregnant patient is placed in the Trendelenburg position, the weight of the fetus pressing against the diaphragm may inhibit breathing. So a pregnant patient experiencing syncope should be placed on her side before elevating the feet.
You might also like to view...
Which describes the short-term, intensive treatment program where individuals who are experiencing an acute episode of an illness can receive medically supervised treatment during a significant number of daytime or nighttime hours?
a. inpatient hospitalization b. outpatient hospitalization c. partial hospitalization d. skilled nursing facility hospitalization
Mitosis occurs when cells die without attempting division during the interphase.?
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Body fat percentage peaks at about __________ months of age
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The following order was faxed to the pharmacy from the intensive care unit: If BP >180 mmHG systolic, start nitroglycerin drip at 5 mcg/min, titrate to keep BP < 140 mmHg systolic
Is the drug name nitroglycerin considered a brand name or generic name?