The Nurse Is Instructing a Patient Who Has a Hearing

question 39

Multiple Choice

The nurse is instructing a patient who has a hearing and balance disorder. What should be included in these instructions?

• A) Change positions slowly.
• B) Turn the whole body, rather than just the head.
• C) Stand very still with the onset of vertigo.
• D) Increase pace of ambulation.
• E) Avoid reclining while taking antivertigo medication.

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