Posistioning Patient 9b- Dorsal recumbent – Flashcards
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Dorsal recumbent position
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supine position with patient laying on back, head, and shoulder with extremities moderately flexed; legs are sometimes extended.
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step 1
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move patient and mattress to head of bed.
R: ensures appropriate body alignment.
R: ensures appropriate body alignment.
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step 2
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turn patient onto back.
R: appropriately positions patient.
R: appropriately positions patient.
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step 2
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turn patient onto back.
R: appropriately positions patient.
R: appropriately positions patient.
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step 3
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assist patient to raise legs, bent knees, and allow legs to relax.
R: puts patient in dorsal recumbent position.
R: puts patient in dorsal recumbent position.
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step 4
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replace pillow. patient will sometime need a small lumbar pillow.
R: provides comfort.
R: provides comfort.
