Author Question: To reduce the incidence of postural hypotension in a patient with a spinal cord injury, the nurse ... (Read 59 times)

stephzh · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

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

Jadwiga9 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
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.