The Nurse Is Assisting an Older Adult Patient Out of Bed

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assisting an older adult patient out of bed when suddenly the patient begins to fall.This could be caused by:

• A) fever.
• B) orthostatic hypotension.
• C) dehydration.
• D) a decrease in venous return.

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Definitions:

Piaget

Refers to Jean Piaget, a Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development, especially his theory of cognitive development.

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The process of forming mental concepts or models of how the world operates from experiences and information.

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Simple aquatic animals with porous bodies through which water flows, known for their lack of organs and ability to filter feed.