The client has a history of postural hypotension. Which ...

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The client has a history of postural hypotension. Which activities would the nurse advise this client would be likely to cause postural hypotension? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Hot baths
  2. Heavy meals
  3. Use of a rocking chair
  4. Valsalva maneuvers
  5. Bending down to the floor

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to transfer a client from the bed to a stretcher. The correct position for the bed to be placed is parallel to the stretcher and:
 
  1. Slightly higher
  2. Slightly lower
  3. At the same height
  4. At least 2 inches lower

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 5
Rationale 1: Hot baths can cause venous pooling in the lower extremities.
Rationale 2: Heavy meals divert blood to the gastrointestinal organs.
Rationale 3: Use of a rocking chair can be good for the client as the rocking action exercises the legs.
Rationale 4: Valsalva maneuvers slow the heart rate, which lowers blood pressure.
Rationale 5: Bending to the floor can cause rapid changes in blood pressure upon standing up again.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: When transferring a client from bed to gurney, the bed should be parallel to the stretcher and slightly higher. It is easier for the client to move down a slant to the new surface than to move up to a higher surface or to an even surface.
Rationale 2: It is easier for the client to move down a slant to the new surface than to move up to a higher surface or to an even surface.
Rationale 3: It is easier for the client to move down a slant to the new surface than to move up to a higher surface or to an even surface.
Rationale 4: When transferring a client from bed to gurney, the bed should be parallel to the gurney and slightly higher. It is easier for the client to move down a slant to the new surface than to move up to a higher surface or to an even surface.