A 68-year-old patient in the ICU has a hemoglobin level of 6…
A 68-year-old patient in the ICU has a hemoglobin level of 6.9 g/dL following abdominal surgery. The patient is alert but reports dizziness when sitting up, and vital signs include BP 92/58 mmHg and HR 112 bpm. Which of the following nursing interventions are appropriate at this time? (Select all that apply.)
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A patient with systolic heart failure reports increasing fatigue and dizziness when rising from bed. Vital signs are: BP 88/54 mmHg, HR 104 bpm, SpO₂ 94% on room air. Based on the nurse’s understanding of cardiac function, which of the following best explains these findings?
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