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stephzh

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To reduce the incidence of postural hypotension in a patient with a spinal cord injury, the nurse should:
 
  a. monitor diastolic blood pressure closely.
  b. encourage the patient to sit in wheelchair in upright position.
  c. raise the head of the bed 45 degrees before transfer to a wheelchair.
  d. encourage adequate intake of fluids to expand fluid volume.

Question 2

The nurse clarifies to a primigravida that her pelvis is of the android type, which usually means the delivery will be a _______________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Jadwiga9

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Answer to Question 1

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Raising the head of the bed before transfer allows for gradual vessel accommodation from the supine position to the upright position.

Answer to Question 2

cesarean
The narrow outlet of the android-type pelvis usually requires a cesarean delivery.




stephzh

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Wow, this really help


jamesnevil303

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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