Author Question: A nurse is placing a client in Fowler's position. What should she teach the family about this ... (Read 23 times)

neverstopbelieb · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A nurse is placing a client in Fowler's position. What should she teach the family about this position?

A) Use at least two big pillows to support the head.
B) Cross the arms over the client's abdomen.
C) Do not raise the knees with the knee gatch.
D) Keep the hands lower than the rest of the body.

Question 2

While performing a physical examination on a client, the nurse observes that the client has scoliosis based on which of the following?

A) Lateral deviation of the thoracic spine
B) Concave curvature of the cervical spine
C) Convex curvature of the thoracic spine
D) Concave curvature of the lumbar spine

sierrahalpin · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
When positioning the client in Fowler's position, allow the head to rest against the mattress or use only a small pillow. Support the forearms on pillows, with the hand slightly elevated above the forearm. Do not use the knee gatch to raise the knees.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Scoliosis is the lateral deviation of the thoracic spine. Concave curvature of the cervical spine, convex curvature of the thoracic spine, and concave curvature of the lumbar spine are the characteristics of a normal spinal alignment.