A Patient's Medical Record Must Contain Sufficient Documentation to Support

question 108

Short Answer

A patient's medical record must contain sufficient documentation to support the use of ____________________.

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Definitions:

Water Mattresses

Mattresses filled with water, used to reduce pressure on the skin and help prevent bedsores, providing support and comfortable positioning for patients with limited mobility.

Dependent Edema

Swelling caused by the accumulation of fluid in the tissues, often affecting the lower legs and feet due to gravity when sitting or standing.

Low-air-loss Mattress

A type of mattress designed to reduce pressure on the skin by using airflow, often used for patients at risk of bed sores.

Bed Rest

A medical treatment recommendation where a patient is advised to lie down and limit physical activity, often to speed up recovery.