Depormities is one complication of an illness or injury. One of way to prevent is proper POSITIONING- a patient must have to encourage frequent changing of position, proper positioning in bed, exercise and ambulation
Purpose of positioning are:
- prevent contraction
- promote coughing exercises to stimulates to cough out respiratory secretions and lung expansion
- to relieve pressure to a body area
- stimulates circulation and help prevent thrombophlebitis, bed sores and edema of the extremities
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