A Patient with a Fractured Pelvis and a Left Acetabular

question 18

Multiple Choice

A patient with a fractured pelvis and a left acetabular fracture is prescribed bedrest.When the patient asks to toilet,which measure would be appropriate?

• A) Help patient up on a commode very carefully.
• B) Turn patient onto right side, place the bedpan behind, and turn back.
• C) Have patient sit up as high as possible and lift self up with hands pushing on the bed, then slide the bedpan underneath.
• D) Ask patient to lift straight up using a trapeze mounted above the bed and slide a bedpan underneath from the right side.

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