Asked by Sylvana Guzman on Sep 28, 2024
The nurse is caring for a patient who is immobile and needs to be turned every 2 hours. The patient has poor lower extremity circulation, and the nurse is concerned about irritation of the patient's toes. Which device will the nurse use?
A) Hand rolls
B) A foot cradle
C) A trapeze bar
D) A trochanter roll
Lower Extremity Circulation
The circulation of blood in the lower limbs of the body, which is crucial for delivering oxygen and nutrients to leg tissues and removing waste products.
Foot Cradle
A device placed at the end of a bed to keep bed sheets and blankets off the feet and legs, often used for individuals with sensitive skin or poor circulation.
- Recognize the importance of and methods for preventing complications in immobilized patients, including hypostatic pneumonia and skin integrity issues.
- Detail the appropriate use of apparatus and assistance tools to forestall harm and ensure correct positioning in patients with mobility restrictions.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the importance of and methods for preventing complications in immobilized patients, including hypostatic pneumonia and skin integrity issues.
- Detail the appropriate use of apparatus and assistance tools to forestall harm and ensure correct positioning in patients with mobility restrictions.