Question

What are some guidelines related to positioning a patient? Select all that apply.

		A client who has had a craniotomy should be placed on the operative side.
		Clients with a respiratory or cardiovascular disorder are placed in semi-Fowler's or Fowler's position.
		Clients with a head injury are placed in semi-Fowler's or Fowler's position.
		Clients with peripheral venous disease are usually advised to elevate their feet and legs above heart level.
		Clients receiving a rectal enema are placed in the right Sims' position.
		Client's receiving feedings through an NG tube are placed flat.
		Clients who are experiencing edema should have the affected body part elevated.

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ANSWER.

Guidelines related to positioning a patient.

* Clients with a respiratory and cardiovascular disorder are placed

   in semi-flowler's or fowler's position to maintain breathing normal

breathing pattern.

* Client's with head injury should be placed in semi fowler's or fowler's

   position to maintain intracranial pressure and venous drainage from

   head and neck.

* Clent's with peripheral vascular disease advised to elevate their feet

   and legs above heart level to improve venous return.

* Clent's who are experiencing edema should have the affected body part

   elevated to reduce swelling.