Question 2 of module HHA-106 of the Home Health Aide (HHA) exam.
When a client is suspected of having a heart attack, an HHA should
- ALoosen the clothing around the neck
- BGive the client water and encourage them to drink it
- CPut nitroglycerin directly into the client's mouth
- DWait and see if the episode subsides before calling emergency services
Correct answer: A
Why: For a suspected heart attack, loosening clothing around the neck helps the client breathe more easily.
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