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If an inpatient experiences a syncopal episode during a radiographic procedure in the medical imaging department, how should the radiographer respond?

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Answer:

The radiographer shall keep the patient in dorsal recumbent position with feet elevated.

Step-by-step explanation:

Dorsal recumbent position is the one in which the patient lies on back with knees and thighs both flexed. the patient experiencing syncope may have a fall in blood pressure because increased diameter of blood vessels and decreased heart rate. A deficiency of oxygen supply to the brain causes syncope and fainting. Hence, placing the patient in dorso recumbent position with feet elevated improves blood flow to the brain.

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