Positioning Recommendations Are an Important Part of Physical Therapy Treatment

question 9

Multiple Choice

Positioning recommendations are an important part of physical therapy treatment in the NICU. Which of the following general recommendations apply to most infants in the NICU?

• A) The supine position is encouraged because prone is not a recommended sleep position in healthy infants
• B) Hands and knees should not touch because it may lead to skin breakdown
• C) The hands should be positioned away from the face to avoid scratching of the face
• D) The infant should be positioned in flexion with the arms and legs close to the body

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