The nurse is helping a patient who is recovering from a 2nd to 4th thoracic vertebral injury with transferring from bed to sitting in a chair.Which nursing interventions are indicated to prevent the onset of orthostatic hypotension? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.
A) Apply a binder around the patient's abdomen.
B) Be certain the patient is wearing compression stockings.
C) Swing the patient's legs to the side of the bed in one swift,smooth movement.
D) Gradually raise the head of the bed.
E) Allow the patient to sit on the side of the bed with feet dangling before moving to a chair.
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