Specific Positioning Considerations for Bariatric Patients Require Particular Attention to Protecting

question 14

Multiple Choice

Specific positioning considerations for bariatric patients require particular attention to protecting these patients from inherent risks related to their size and weight.Of considerable concern is the risk of injury to staff.Protective measures to protect both patient and staff include those below.Which measure reflects the most safety protection for both patient and staff?

• A) Review back safety precautions and awareness during preincision briefing.
• B) Ensure that the OR bed can accommodate the patient's weight and girth.
• C) Employ at least three safety straps over the patient's largest girth.
• D) Overlap the viscoelastic gel mattress top with three lifting sheets.

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