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What Should the Nurse Do to Reduce the Incidence of Postural

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What should the nurse do to reduce the incidence of postural hypotension in a patient with a spinal cord injury?


A) Monitor diastolic blood pressure closely.
B) Encourage the patient to remain in the bed.
C) Raise the head of the bed for 15 to 20 minutes before transfer to a wheelchair.
D) Encourage adequate intake of fluids to expand fluid volume.

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