As You Raise a Cardiac Patient from a Supine Position

question 15

Multiple Choice

As you raise a cardiac patient from a supine position on the radiographic table,

• A)you must look for signs of orthostatic hypotension.
• B)continually communicate with the patient to check his or her status.
• C)raise the patient slowly and steadily.
• D)do all of the above.

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