One of the basic procedures that nursing personnel perform most frequently is that of changing the patient’s position.
4.09 Reasons for Changing the Position of a Patient
4.10 Basic Principles in Positioning of Patients
4.11 Turning the Adult Patient
4.12 Maintaining Proper Body Alignment with the Patient on his back
4.13 Common Positions Utilized for the Adult Patient
4.14 Actions the Practical Nurse can take to Alleviate Discomfort and Promote Relaxation
4.15 Positioning the Adult to Promote Sleep and Relaxation
4.16 Rationale for Getting the Patient out of Bed
4.17 Principles of Assisting Patients out of Bed
4.18 Steps in Preparing to Ambulate the Patient
4.19 Stages in Assisting the Patient to Ambulate
4.20 Management of the Falling Patient