Which of the Following Factors Must Be Considered for Long-Term

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors must be considered for long-term positioning of patients?

• A) Patient comfort is always the most important factor in long-term positioning.
• B) A patient's lungs will drain optimally while he or she is in a sidelying position.
• C) Patients need frequent changes of position to minimize the negative effects of immobility.
• D) Patients should be positioned in supine for at least 60% of the day.

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Definitions:

Precommitments

Binding agreements made in advance to restrict future actions or decisions, often used in behavioral economics to help individuals stick to long-term goals.

Time Inconsistency

The tendency of a person or entity to change their planned course of action over time due to a change in preferences.

Self-Control Problems

Self-control problems refer to the difficulty individuals face in resisting short-term temptations in order to achieve long-term goals.