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tiffannnnyyyyyy

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A patient reports being uncomfortable as she rests in bed. She is in the supine position. What will you do to make her more comfortable?
 
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You are asked by another nursing assistant to help move a person up in bed and re-position her. She has reported all pertinent information to you about the patient and you proceed to the room to perform the move. You follow proper procedures including knocking before entering, providing privacy, properly introducing yourself to the patient, and explaining what you are going to do. Then you note the only pad under the patient is a disposable single-use under-pad. What should you do?
 
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laurnthompson

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Reposition the person so she is not on her back (e.g., lateral, Sims', or Fowler's position). Lateral is side lying, Sims' is a left side-lying position with the right hip and knee bent and pulled up toward the chest while the left hip and leg are straight, and Fowler's is a position with the head of the bed at a 45- to 60-degree angle. Place pillows near bony areas, such as between her knees and behind her back.

Answer to Question 2

Not all under-pads can be used as assist devices. They must be strong enough to support the patient's weight and large enough to extend from under the patient's head to at least above the knees. They must be wide enough for staff on both sides of the patient to get a firm grasp. Obtain a proper assist device such as a drawsheet, lift sheet, or reusable waterproof under-pad. Place the device using the turning and repositioning procedure and then resume the original reposition.


tiffannnnyyyyyy

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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