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Page 99 / 100 Copyright © 2025 Wolters Kluwer. All rights reserved. Positioning Clients #3 •General principles for positioning—(cont.) oTurn the client as a complete unit to avoid twisting the spine. oPlace the client in good alignment with joints slightly flexed. oReplace pillows and positioning devices. 91 Copyright © 2025 Wolters Kluwer. All rights reserved. Positioning Clients #4 •General principles for positioning—(cont.) oSupport limbs in a functional position. oUse elevation to relieve swelling or promote comfort. oProvide skin care after repositioning. 92 Copyright © 2025 Wolters Kluwer. All rights reserved. Common Positions #1 •Supine oProlonged pressure oFoot drop: permanent dysfunctional position caused by shortening of the calf muscles and lengthening of the opposing muscles on the anterior leg 93 Copyright © 2025 Wolters Kluwer. All rights reserved. Common Positions #2 •Lateral •Lateral oblique •Prone •Sims •Fowler 94 Copyright © 2025 Wolters Kluwer. All rights reserved. Positioning Devices •Positioning devices oAdjustable bed oMattress oBed board (rigid structure placed under a mattress) oPillows oRoller sheet 95 Copyright © 2025 Wolters Kluwer. All rights reserved. Turning and Moving Clients #1 •Assistive devices and additional caregivers are needed when turning or moving a client who cannot change from one position to another independently. 96 Copyright © 2025 Wolters Kluwer. All rights reserved. Turning and Moving Clients #2 •Trochanter rolls •Hand rolls •Footboards, boots, and foot splints •Trapeze 97 Copyright © 2025 Wolters Kluwer. All rights reserved. Protective Devices #1 •Side rails •Mattress overlays oFoam and gel mattresses oStatic air mattress oAlternating air mattress oWater mattress 98 Copyright © 2025 Wolters Kluwer. All rights reserved. Protective Devices #2 •Cradle: metal frame secured to or placed on top of the mattress to protect feet and lower legs from bed linens •Specialty beds oLow-air-loss bed oAir-fluidized bed oOscillating support bed oCircular bed 99 Transferring Clients •Examples of transferring aids oTransfer handle oTransfer belt oTransfer boards oMechanical lift •General guidelines for transferri
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