Positions on side

Explains procedure, speaking clearly, slowly, and directly, maintaining face-to-face contact whenever possible.

Privacy is provided with a curtain, screen, or door
Before turning lowers head of bed

Raises side rail on side to which body will be turned
Slowly rolls onto side as one unit toward raised side rail

Places or adjust pillow under head for support
Client is positioned so that client is not lying on arm

Supports top arm with supportive device
Places supportive device behind client's back

Places supportive device between legs with top knee flexed; knee and ankle supported
Signailing device is within reach and bed in low position

washes hands

Author

lbarney

79587

Card Set

Positions on side

Description

positions on side skill

Updated

2011-04-14T11:50:06Z

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