The nurse is assisting an older adult patient out of bed when ...

[student77]

The nurse is assisting an older adult patient out of bed when suddenly the patient begins to fall. This could be caused by:
 
  a. fever.
  b. orthostatic hypotension.
  c. dehydration.
  d. a decrease in venous return.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a postpartum patient who requests to dry and bury the umbilical cord near an object or in a place that symbolizes what the parents want for the child's future.
 
  The nurse recognizes that the patient is adhering to the cultural beliefs of which culture? a. American Indians
  b. African-Americans
  c. Chinese-Americans
  d. Mexican-Americans

[shailee]

Answer to Question 1

B
Orthostatic hypotension occurs when the patient changes position. In the older adult, the loss of elasticity in the vessels slows the vascular accommodation to sudden postural changes to a standing position.

Answer to Question 2

A
After delivery American Indians practice taking the umbilical cord from the newborn, drying and burying it near an object or place that symbolizes what the parents want for the child's future.