A Patient's Physical Mobility Is Impaired Because of Paralysis of Both

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient's physical mobility is impaired because of paralysis of both lower extremities.Which is the best method for the nurse to use to place the patient in semi-Fowler's position?

• A) Help the patient push up in bed by bending his or her knees.
• B) Raise the head of the bed (HOB) to 45 degrees and pull the patient to it.
• C) Roll the patient to one side using pillows to support his or her back.
• D) Pull the patient to the (HOB) using a drawsheet and then raise the HOB.

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