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What does patient positioning involve?
What does patient positioning involve?
- Providing psychological counseling to the patient
- Placing the patient into a specific static alignment (correct)
- Administering medication to the patient
- Performing physical therapy exercises with the patient
When is positioning used?
When is positioning used?
- For all clients who are bedridden or lying in bed for an extended amount of time each day (correct)
- Only for clients with pressure ulcers or those who are at risk of developing pressure ulcers
- Only for clients with cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer's
- Only for clients who have undergone surgery or are pregnant
What are the goals of patient positioning?
What are the goals of patient positioning?
- Administering medication and monitoring vital signs
- Providing comfort and safety, maintaining the patient's airway and circulation, and preventing nerve damage (correct)
- Performing surgical procedures and post-operative care
- Conducting diagnostic tests and interpreting results
How can positioning aid in providing comfort and safety for bedridden patients?
How can positioning aid in providing comfort and safety for bedridden patients?
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Who can achieve positioning actively?
Who can achieve positioning actively?
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