Medical Assistant Prep / Unit 21 MAS 505 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Signs That a Patient May Faint
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The idea
Some patients have a fainting reaction during or after a blood draw.
In practice
Warning signs include sighing, staring, pallor or sweating, and a slow pulse; the patient may feel lightheaded or nauseated.
Where people slip
Ask patients before the draw whether they have ever felt faint during one, and watch closely throughout.
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