Your patient is a 40-year-old female who has n experiencing abdominal pain and vomiting for 2 days. She is now responsive to verbal stimulus; has cool, dry skin; a heart rate of 116; respirations of 24; and a blood pressure of 100/70. Which of the following is the BEST position for transporting this patient?
A) Sitting up at a 90-degree angle B) Left lateral recumbent with the legs bent
C) Supine with the knees bent D) Sitting up at a 45-degree angle
Question 2
You are called to a nursing home for an 85-year-old patient complaining of abdominal pain. The patient has a history of dementia and cannot describe the pain to you. The nurse states the patient has n vomiting dark coffee ground emesis for about an hour. His blood pressure is 90/40, pulse 100, and respiratory rate of 24. In what position should you transport the patient?
A) Semi-Fowler's B) Supine with knees bent
C) Trendelenburg D) Supine
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