Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 1524 of 2368
After helping a client sit at the edge of the bed, the nurse finds that the client feels dizzy. Which action is best?
- Stand the client up quickly to improve blood flow to the brain
- Lay the client flat and then call for help to transfer to a chair
- Begin walking slowly down the hallway to let the dizziness pass
- Have the client keep sitting and dangling until the symptoms resolve
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Correct answer: Have the client keep sitting and dangling until the symptoms resolve
Dizziness can signal vertigo or orthostatic hypotension. The nurse waits for symptoms to resolve before transferring or ambulating.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Mobility: Assisting Clients to Seated Position. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026