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In burns of the face and head; ___ the __ of the bed to reduce __, __, and__ __.
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elevate, head
facial, head, trachial edema |
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how to position a client that has had a mastectomy.
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head of bead elevated 30degrees. Affected arm elevated on a pillow.
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Position for hypophysectomy.
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Elevate the head of the bed to prevent increased intracranial pressure.
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position for THYROIDECTOMY
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semi fowlers to reduce swelling and edema in neck area.
Sandbags and pillows support the head and neck. |
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position for HEMORRHOIDECTOMY
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side lying position to prevent pain and bleeding
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position for GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease)
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reverse trendelenburg
promote gastric empting and prevent esophageal reflux |
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position for liver biopsy
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supine with right side upper abdomen exposed.
right arm raises, extended over the left shoulder behind the head *LIVER IS LOCATED ON THE RIGHT* |
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position for liver biopsy after the procedure
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right lateral side lying position
small pillow under puncture site at least 3hours.. provide pressure and prevent bleeding |
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position for NASOGASTRIC tube
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High fowlers with the head titled forward.
Help close the trachea, open the esophagus |
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position for irrigation and tube feedings
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head of bead elevated 30 degrees, semi fowlers. to prevent aspiration. Maintain elevated for 1 hour after feeding
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position for Sengstaken- Blakemore tube
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elevated head of bed to increase lung expansion, reduce portal blood flow
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position for postural drainage
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trendelenburgs
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position for abdominal aneurysm resection
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limit head of bed elevation to 45 degrees to avoid flexion of the graft
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position for amputation of lower extremity
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first 24 hours elevate the foot of the bed to reduce edema. Stump is supported with pillows but not elevated
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position for cardiac catherization
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if femoral artery was used maintain bedrest for 3-4 hours, May turn side to side.
Affected extremity is kept straight and head elevated no more than 30 degrees until homeostasis is achieved. |
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position for peripheral aterial disease
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see Dr.s order
do not raise their legs above the level of the heart. |
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position for cataract surgery
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semi fowlers or fowlers. Position the client in their back or the non operative side to prevent edema at the operative side
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position for AUTONOMIC DYSREFLEXIA
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elevate the head of the bed to high fowlers to help with adequate ventilation and prevent hypertensive stroke
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position for cerebral aneurysm
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bedrest w hob elevated 30 to 45 degrees, semi fowlers it fowlers, to prevent pressure on site
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position for cerebral angiography
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bedrest for 12- 24 hours(AP)
the extremity to which the dye was injected is kept straight and immobilized |
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position for STROKES
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hemorrhagic stroke- hob elevated 30 degrees
ischemic stroke- hob is kept flat |
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position for craniotomy
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should not be positioned on surgical site. elevate the head of bead 30 to 45, semi fowlers or fowlers, maintain the head in midline
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position for ICP(intracranial pressiure)
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semi fowlers or fowlers, hob elevated 30 to 45 degress. maintain head in midline
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position for lumbar puncture
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lateral side lying position, knees flexed to abdomen, head bent so chin is resting on chest
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position for spinal cord injury
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immobolize the client on a spinal back board, with head in neutral position.
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