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Restrain the patient.
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What is the purpose for putting siderails on the client's bed?
I assume this is a medical question - siderails will prevent a patient from falling out of bed.
What is the purpose of changing position in bed on a comatose patient?
To prevent bed sores.
How can caregivers prevent patients from falling at night?
The patients bed should lies on the floor at night.
What actions should a nurse initiate for a patient with a PE as a measure to prevent further emboli?
encourage patient to move his legs while confined to bed
Are there any safety features I should look for when shopping for a kid's bed?
Make sure to get a guardrail with the bed to prevent the child from falling out of bed. A good website with a lot of child safety information is www.babycenter.com.
When caring for a patient who is on bed rest what should the aide do to prevent bedsores?
Shift their position every two hours.
Why does rotating patients in hospital beds prevent bedsores?
Rotating patients in hospital beds prevent bedsores because when a patient sits or lies in the bed for a long period of time it puts pressure on the skin. Rotating the patient relieves the pressure.
A patient with influenza should be placed on?
There is no cure for the flu. You can take a shot prior which may prevent or medicate the symptoms only.
How do you prevent the slide from falling off the stage?
How do you prevent the slide from falling off the stage?
How often do you turn a patient who is not ambulatory?
You should turn them at least every two hours to keep blood flowing which will prevent bed sores.
What does the word crib mean?
A crib can refer to a baby's bed with high sides to prevent the baby from falling out. It can also refer to a cheat sheet or notes used for cheating on a test.
What is the definition of 'patient bed days'?
A bed-day is a day during which a person is confined to a bed and in which the patient stays overnight in a hospital
