Asked by Ramsha Saleem on Sep 28, 2024
Verified
A nurse delegates a position change to a nursing assistive personnel. The nurse instructs the NAP to place the patient in the lateral position. Which finding by the nurse indicates a correct outcome?
A) Patient is lying on side.
B) Patient is lying on back.
C) Patient is lying semiprone.
D) Patient is lying on abdomen.
Lateral Position
A body position where the person lies on their side, often used in medical settings for patients having difficulty breathing or to prevent aspiration.
Nursing Assistive Personnel
Health care workers who provide basic nursing care under the supervision of registered nurses or physicians.
Outcome
Condition of a patient at the end of treatment, including the degree of wellness and the need for continuing care, medication, support, counseling, or education.
- Identify the suitable care protocols for individuals diagnosed with specific health issues, such as trauma to the spinal cord, bedsores, hip arthroplasties, and strokes.
Verified Answer
DS
Desiree Severe1 day ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
In the side-lying (or lateral) position the patient rests on the side with the major portion of body weight on the dependent hip and shoulder. Patients in the supine position rest on their backs. Sims' position is semiprone. The patient in the prone position lies face or chest down on the abdomen.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the suitable care protocols for individuals diagnosed with specific health issues, such as trauma to the spinal cord, bedsores, hip arthroplasties, and strokes.