Rehabilitation Nursing & Hospice Care

While explaining orthostatic hypotension to a new UAP, what commonly occurring signs and symptoms should the nurse describe, and what instructions should be given to the UAP?

Select all that apply.

• light-headedness

• nausea

• sweating

• headache

Mr. B.’s wife complains to the hospice nurse that her husband has not had a bowel movement in 3 days. What would be included in an appropriate nursing intervention that would provide relief for Mr. B.?

Select all that apply.

• treat underlying pain w/opiods

• obtain order for stool softener/laxative

• increase fluid intake

• encourage pt to remain in bed