To position a client with hemiplegia in Fowler's position, the ...

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To position a client with hemiplegia in Fowler's position, the nurse should:
 
  A. Elevate the head of the bed 15 to 30 degrees
  B. Keep the client's knees and hips flat on the bed
  C. Position a spastic hand with the fingers extended
  D. Position the client's head with slight hyperextension of the neck

Question 2

An appropriate procedure to use when moving a client up in bed is for the nurse to:
 
  A. Raise the head of the bed
  B. Start by flexing the client's knees and hips
  C. Place a pillow under the client's shoulders
  D. Instruct the client to inhale and hold still

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Answer to Question 1

C
C. Position spastic hand with wrist in neutral position or slightly extended; fingers should be extended with palm down or may be left in relaxed position with palm up.
A. Elevate head of bed 45 to 60 degrees.
B. Flex knees and hips by using pillow or folded blanket under knees.
D. Position head on small pillow with chin slightly forward. If client is totally unable to control head movement, hyperextension of the neck must be avoided.

Answer to Question 2

B
B. Ask client to flex knees with feet flat on bed.
A. Place client on back with head of bed flat. Enables nurse to assess body alignment. Reduces gravity's pull on client's upper body.
C. Remove pillow from under head and shoulders, and place pillow at head of bed.
D. Warn client to push with heels and elevate trunk while breathing out, thus moving toward head of bed on count of three.

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Thank you!

[lin77x]

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