positioning

Question 1

position for patient receiving an enema or rectal irrigation

Answer 1

left sims to allow solution to flow by gravity in the natural direction of the colon

Question 2

positioning of patient with amputation of the lower extremity

Answer 2

during first 24 hours after amputation, elevate the foot of the bed (stump is supported with pillows but not elevated bc of the risk of flexion contractures) to reduce edema. after the first 24 hours, the limb is placed flat on the bed to reduce hip contracture. edema is controlled through limb-wrapping techniques

Question 3

positioning of patient with autografts

Answer 3

autografts are ELEVATED and IMMOBILIZED following surgery for 3-7 days,. this allows the autograft time to adhere to the wound bed, and elevation minmizes edema

Question 4

safe position for pt with DVT

Answer 4

elevation of leg facilitates blood flow by the force of gravity and also decreases venous pressure, which in turn relieves edema and pain.

Question 5

positioning following a total hip replacement

Answer 5

abduction is maintained when the client is in a supine position or positioned on the nonoperative side. internal and external rotation, adduction, or side lying on the operative side is AVOIDED