When Caring for a Patient Admitted Post-Stroke (CVA) Who Has

question 8

Multiple Choice

When caring for a patient admitted post-stroke (CVA) who has altered consciousness, the nurse should place the patient in which position?

• A)side-lying
• B)supine
• C)prone
• D)semi-Fowler's

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