To reduce the incidence of postural hypotension in a patient with ...

[stephzh]

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]

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.

[stephzh]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

[T4T]

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