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Knocks, Introduces Self,Provides for privacy explains procedure, washes hands and applies gloves
Spine is straight, head supported with a small pillow,the arms are supported with a pillow, pillow under the lower back, thighs and ankles. this is a semi-sitting position between 45-60 degrees used for respritory patients or those with cardiac issues.
(AKA: Dorsal Recumbent) back-lying position bed is flat, head and shoulders are supported with a pillow, arms and hands at side and supported with pillow and palms down.
lies on the abdomen with head turned to one side, bed is flat, small pillows are placed under the head, abdomen and lower legs, arms are flexed at the elbows with the hands near the head. no pillow needed under feet.
(Semi-prone) left side lying position. upper leg is sharply fleced so it is not on the lower leg. the lower arm is behind the patient, bed is flat, pillow under the head and shoulder, upper leg supported with a pillow, a pillow is under the upper arm and hand
Room clear of clutter, call light in reach, personal items in reach, bed low and wheels locked
thanks patient, removes privacy barrier, removes gloves and washes hands
Uses appropriate button on bed to place the patient in position. Is able to explain the purpose of the position