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You are caring for an alert and oriented patient with chest pain. He is receiving supplemental oxygen, and two nitroglycerin tablets and aspirin have been administered. Currently, his vital signs are pulse 76, respirations 16, blood pressure 110/56, and SpO₂ 95%. When transporting him on the stretcher, which position is best?
Startle Reflex
An involuntary reaction to a sudden unexpected stimulus, such as a loud noise or sudden movement, demonstrating the body's automatic response.
Neuron
A neuron is a specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell.
Myelin
Protective insulation that surrounds parts of neurons, increasing the speed of transmission of electrical impulses along brain cells.
Synapse
The junction between two neurons or a neuron and a muscle where electrical or chemical signals are transmitted.
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