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sheilaspns

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A nurse is caring for a patient who has pneumonia. To facilitate respiration and lung drainage this patient should be placed in what position?
 
  a. Sims'
  b. Prone
  c. Lateral
  d. Supine

Question 2

A nurse and another staff member are preparing to reposition a patient in bed. To prevent back strain, these two health care providers must do which of the following?
 
  a. Keep their knees stiff to enhance their lifting strength potential.
  b. Keep the weight of the patient as close to their bodies as possible.
  c. Loosen their stomach muscles to keep from injuring the pelvic region.
  d. Twist their upper torsos to enhance the use and strength of their upper extremities.



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Answer to Question 1

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When prone, the patient is in the face-down position. This facilitates respiration and drainage of oral secretions. Place a pillow under the head for comfort and relief from pressure. The Sims' position is used to place the patient in a semiprone position on the right or left side with the opposite arm, thigh, and knee flexed and resting on the bed. In the lateral position, the patient is placed in a side-lying position, supported on the right or left side. This position can compromise chest expansion. In the supine position the patient rests on the back. The risk for aspiration is greater with this position; thus avoid the supine position when the patient is confused, agitated, experiencing a decreased level of consciousness, or at risk for aspiration.

Answer to Question 2

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To prevent lifting-related injuries, always follow these steps:
1 . Keep weight as close to the body as possible.
2 . Bend at the knees.
3 . Tighten abdominal muscles, and tuck pelvis.
4 . Maintain the trunk erect and knees bent.




sheilaspns

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


mochi09

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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