An Emaciated Semiconscious Bed Bound Patient Does Not Remain in a Side

question 21

Multiple Choice

An emaciated semiconscious bed bound patient does not remain in a side lying position and repeatedly turns onto her back, where she is developing a pressure area over her sacrum. The nurse should add to the nursing care plan to:

• A) raise the knees to keep the patient from sliding down.
• B) position the patient on her side and use protective wrist and vest devices to keep her from turning onto her back.
• C) assist the patient to sit in a wheelchair for short periods before returning her to bed.
• D) place the patient on her stomach (prone position) using a small pillow below her diaphragm.

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Definitions:

Projected Benefit Obligation

Projected Benefit Obligation (PBO) is a measure of the estimated total amount a pension plan needs to cover future pension benefits owed to employees, based on expected future salary increases.

Plan Assets

The resources that a pension plan has accumulated to cover future obligations to participants.

Amortization of Prior Service Costs

The process of gradually writing off the initial costs of services received or obligations incurred in the past, over the service periods of the involved employees.