Fainting
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Care for fainting
-position person on back lying flat and raise legs 12 inches - loosen any tight clothing -check breathing -if person vomits put them in recovery position
Definition
a temporary loss of consciousness by a temporary reduction of blood flow to the brain
signs and symptoms
can occur with or without warning pale, cool, moist skin, sweaty, then unresponsive and collapses
What can cause fainting?
stress, standing for long periods of time, pain, specific medical conditions like rapid or irregular heartbeat
