1. Identify the nursing assessment needed prior to ambulating clients.
2. Identify the general best practices for safe patient handling (SPH).
3. Identify the priority nursing measures used to prevent common complications of immobility on the various body systems.
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Review the patients mobility status before lifting or moving them.SPH equipment use is based on the patients mobility,not the patients weight.if a patient needs more than standby assistance with moving SPH equipment is used.Eliminate or reduce manual lifting and moving of patients whenever possible.Use SPH equipment when available andthe patient until patient no longer needs the equipment.Equipment be appropriate for the activity.All SPH equipment is patient dedicated.The equipment stays with the patient until patient no longer needs the equipment.it is advisable to help patients as much as possible by gibving clear ,simple instructions with adequate time for response.Use uprigh,neutral working postures and proper body mechanics while shifting.
3 The common complications caused by immobilization are pressure injuries ,pneumonia,bone loss and loss of function in the immobilized part.
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1. Identify the nursing assessment needed prior to ambulating clients. 2. Identify the general best practices...
Identify the general best practices for safe patient handling (SPH)
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