Which of the Following Is True with Regard to Positioning

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true with regard to positioning of patients with severe brain injuries and low response levels.

• A)Patients with severe brain injuries should not be positioned up in a wheelchair until they demonstrate good head control.
• B)Patients with severe brain injuries should be positioned in a standard wheelchair as soon as they are medically stable.
• C)Patients with severe brain injuries should be positioned up in a wheelchair as soon as medically stable,but may require a tilt-in-space for positioning and head support.
• D)Patients with severe brain injuries should be positioned up in a bedside chair,but not a wheelchair.

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