Why would you not position the patient experiencing a CVA in the Trendelenburg position?

What will be an ideal response?

This position would increase the intracranial pressure and increase the damage.

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________ is most often performed when a patient complains of muscle weakness or numbness

a. An enema b. Electromyography c. Electrical stimulation d. An electrocardiogram

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Which of the following is characteristic of carbon monoxide?

A) It generally takes several days for a toxic level to accumulate in the body. B) Its symptoms mimic the flu, but it tends to cause a higher fever than the flu. C) It is an odorless gas that can kill a person by causing severe hypoxia. D) It is a tasteless gas that is produced by household appliances like electric furnaces.

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