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children’s past health
postnatal status, childhood illnesses, serious accidents + injuries, serious or chronic illnesses, operations + hospitalizations, immunizations, allergies, medications
APGAR score
appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, respiration. recorded at 1min, 5mins and sometimes 10mins
principles of body mechanics
face, balance, use, avoid, alternate.
assess mobility & ability
plan for risks and safety concerns
communicate- explain to pt
do
bed rest
prescribed intervention that restricts pt movement for therapeutic reasons
prevention of hazards of immobility: nursing care
metabolic, respiratory, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, elimination, integumentary, psychosocial
assessming mobility
ROM, gait, regular activity + excersise of pt, activity tolerance
helping a pt walk
assess, ensure,explain, clear, support, walk
hemiplegia
weakness, be on the pt’s weaker’s side!!
canes
are placed on the unaffected side. place it 15 cm forward
Note
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