What Action Should the Nurse Implement When Positioning an Immobile

question 7

Multiple Choice

What action should the nurse implement when positioning an immobile patient?

• A) Ensure that the patient's knees and hips are flexed.
• B) Visualize how a person looks while standing and try to have the patient achieve that position while lying down.
• C) Reposition the patient no more often than every 4 hours.
• D) Always position the patient on his or her back with the head raised to prevent aspiration.

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Sebum

An oily substance produced by the sebaceous glands that helps to keep the skin and hair moisturized.

Integumentary System

Organ system of humans that contains the skin, protects the body, synthesizes sensory input, assists in temperature regulation, and synthesizes vitamin D.

Acidic

Having a pH less than 7, characterized by the ability to donate protons or hydrogen ions.

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The body cavity located on the front (anterior) of the human body, which houses organs such as the heart, lungs, and intestines.