When caring for a patient who has sustained a head injury, it is important to:
A. maintain manual stabilization of the head and neck.
B. open the airway using the head-tilt/chin-lift method if the patient is responsive.
C. control bleeding with as much pressure as you can apply.
D. have the patient sit up, hands on knees, leaning slightly forward.
Answer: A
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a) The client will remain infection-free. b) The client will maintain adequate oxygenation. c) The client will maintain adequate urine output. d) The client will remain pain-free.
Fluid retention caused by disease
a. High subject contrast b. Low subject contrast