NURS 312 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Intermittent Pneumatic Compression, Weight-Bearing, Prone Position
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Ati ambulation, transferring, and range of motion. When muscles, joints, or bones are injured or compromised, the ability to move is often impaired. When turning, avoid twisting and instead move your entire body in the direction you wish to face. Numerous types of assistive devices can help you with ambulating and transferring patients. Muscle strength joint flexibility: stimulates the respiratory circulatory, and. Gastrointestinal systems to help each one function properly. Before assisting patients out of bed and helping them walk, it is important to determine the level of assistance each patient requires. This varies with each patient"s health status and the length of time the patient has been inactive: evaluate the patient"s. For patients who are ill or recovering from surgery, provide a simple assist. : just walking alongside the patient, using a gait belt for additional stability. For patients who need more than that, offer an assistive device such as a cane, a walker, or crutches.
