An Appropriate Procedure to Use When Moving a Patient Up

question 8

Multiple Choice

An appropriate procedure to use when moving a patient up in bed is for the nurse to:

• A)raise the head of the bed.
• B)start by flexing the patient's knees and hips.
• C)place a pillow under the patient's shoulders.
• D)instruct the patient to inhale and hold still.

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Definitions:

Role-taking

The process of mentally assuming the perspective of another in order to understand their thoughts, feelings, or behaviors.

Anticipatory Socialization

The process of preparing for future changes in roles or social situations by adopting new norms and behaviors in advance.

Secondary Socialization

Follows primary socialization and occurs through participation in more specific groups with defined roles and expectations.

Role Distance

The gap or difference between the behavior expected of an individual in a specific role and the actual behavior exhibited by that individual.