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A resident feels faint while standing at the sink. What should you do?
- A.Tell her to keep standing so the feeling passes faster
- B.Splash hot water on her face to wake her up quickly
- C.Walk her to her room alone so she can lie down there
- D.Help her sit or lie down safely, protect her head, and notify the nurse
Correct answer
D. Help her sit or lie down safely, protect her head, and notify the nurse
Why
Lowering a faint resident to a safe position prevents a fall injury, and the nurse must assess the cause. Keeping her standing or walking her alone risks a collapse on the way.
Content outline: Basic Nursing Skills - Emergency Care: Fainting · From the Basic Nursing Skills practice bank (BN-152).