While Taking a Shower, a Patient Becomes Light-Headed and Dizzy

question 6

Multiple Choice

While taking a shower, a patient becomes light-headed and dizzy.When reporting this occurrence to the health-care provider, which statement is accurate from the nurse?

• A)"The patient became light-headed and dizzy in the shower due to hypotension."
• B)"The patient became light-headed and dizzy in the shower due to hypertension."
• C)"The patient became light-headed and dizzy in the shower due to vasoconstriction."
• D)"The patient became light-headed and dizzy in the shower due to narrowing of blood vessels."

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Definitions:

Accrual

The accounting principle of recording revenues and expenses when they are incurred, regardless of when cash transactions occur.

Vacation Pay

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GAAP

An aggregation of universally recognized rules and standards in accounting for presenting financial information.

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A type of promissory note that does not accrue interest over its life, with the borrower repaying only the principal amount borrowed.