A Patient with a Spinal Cord Injury Has Experienced Several

Multiple Choice

A patient with a spinal cord injury has experienced several hypotensive episodes. How can the nurse best address the patients risk for orthostatic hypotension?

A) Administer an IV bolus of normal saline prior to repositioning.
B) Maintain bed rest until normal BP regulation returns.
C) Monitor the patients BP before and during position changes.
D) Allow the patient to initiate repositioning.