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A resident feels dizzy when first sitting on the edge of the bed. What should the nurse aide do?
- A.Stand the resident up quickly anyway
- B.Walk the resident to the bathroom at once
- C.Have the resident remain sitting and dangle the legs until dizziness passes
- D.Lower the resident flat and abandon care
Correct answer
C. Have the resident remain sitting and dangle the legs until dizziness passes
Why
Sitting with legs dangling and waiting allows blood pressure to adjust and helps prevent orthostatic hypotension and falls. Standing a dizzy resident increases fall risk and should not be done.
Content outline: Physical Care Skills - Mobility: Dangling and Orthostatic Hypotension · From the Physical Care Skills practice bank (PC-109).