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notis

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on: Jul 2, 2018
You have placed a patient on your stretcher. She has no injuries but has been vomiting for several days. Her blood pressure is 92/60, and she says she feels dizzy. The best position for this patient is the:
 
  A) standard position. B) shock position.
  C) recovery position. D) semi-Fowler's position.

Question 2

Many home care patients have a baseline lung capacity that only minimally meets their normal requirements.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


cclemon1

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

T


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