Time On This Questi 10. You are assessing a 73-year-old female who passed out at church after standing up quickly. She was unconscious prior to EMS arrival. Blood pressure is 102/50, heart rate is 112 and regular, respirations are 20 and regular. She is now oriented and refusing transport. What care plan is the MOST prudent? Suggest the patient will be transported against her will even if she refuses EMS transport. Inform the patient of the possibility of a more serious issue and strongly encourage she be transported. • Advise the patient she has experienced a harmless syncopal episode and have her sign an appropriate refusal form. Recommend the patient contact her personal physician and follow up with him as soon as possible for a wellness exam.
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