The nurse enters a patient’s room and observes via the monitor that their vital signs are as follows: blood pressure 80/42, heart rate 118, respirations 32. The nurse will place the patient in which of the following positions?

A Head slightly elevated and midline, knees straight, all four extremities elevated on pillows.

explanation

This patient’s vital signs indicate s/he is going into shock. The correct shock position on NCLEX is all extremities elevated on pillows.

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