As you raise a cardiac patient from a supine position on the radiographic table,
A)you must look for signs of orthostatic hypotension.
B)continually communicate with the patient to check his or her status.
C)raise the patient slowly and steadily.
D)do all of the above.

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Technologists should be aware of orthostatic hypotension with patients.This condition becomes increasingly serious when patients have been in bed for long periods and have a debilitated status,particularly with cardiac patients.Communicate with these patients continually during the transfer,ask for feedback,and be on the alert for signs of orthostatic hypotension.Avoid quick and dramatic changes in the patient's body position.

As You Raise a Cardiac Patient from a Supine Position