"Dependent" in terms of positioning means hanging down, below the mean level of the body, therefore not emptying the veins passively. when you stand with your hands at your sides your hands are dependent. when you raise your arms above your head, they are not dependent. from ""pendere," latin, to hang. if you remember this, you'll remember why there is such a thing as …

Jan 28, 2014 · I came across a practice NCLEX question about Cystic fibrosis and postural drainage. The answers for facilitating the movement of secretions is putting the child's head in a dependent position. It was a select all that apply and the correct answers were: place child in a side lying position with the right side of the chest elevated on pillows

May 12, 2013 · Nurselabs says: Detached retina - area of detachment should be in the dependent position. Googled "dependent position detached retina" and a textbook says, "After surgery for a detached retina, the client is positioned so that the detachment is dependent or inferior. For example, if the outer portion of the left retina is detached, the client ...

Dec 17, 2014 · When transitioning patient from lithotomy to supine, I was taught to raise/lower both legs at the same time. The new nurses we recently hired say that the new way is to lower one leg at a time to decrease blood pressure drop.

Apr 25, 2024 · Examples include meditation, position changes, or breathing exercises. Provide plenty of support and reassurance since recovering from a physical injury can make parenting difficult. 6. Caregiver Role Strain Care Plan More than 50% of Americans over 40 find themselves caring for aging parents and children. Welcoming a new addition to the family ...

The examiner's fingers are pressed into a dependent area of the patient's skin for 5 seconds. Areas used to check for pitting are the sacrum if the patient is bedridden, or the lower leg. If pitting edema is present, the fingers will sink into the tissue and leave an impression of the fingers when they are removed.

Jul 7, 2008 · It depends on area of datachment. Position patient with detached area dependent/inferior so gravity pushes detachment closer to choroid (e.g., with left eye superior temporal detachment, keep client supine with head turned toward left). Hope this helps.

Jan 17, 2007 · willdgate. . .yes, i understand what you are getting at. you need to see some samples of narrative charting. i've listed some links for you to look at some. remember that you need to keep your charting factual. mostly, you will learn how to do this by looking at the way other people chart. one of the best things you can do is get copies of the nursing notes by …

Nov 13, 2006 · "Dependent lung area" might have to do with the position of the body (and therefore the lungs) relative to gravity. For instance, when you are in an upright position, the lower lobes of the lungs are known as the dependent areas of the lungs. When you are laying down, it is the posterior portion of the lungs.

Dec 28, 2006 · 9. Positions the finger in a dependent position and. massages toward the fingertip. 10. For infants, older adults, and people with poor. circulation, places a warm cloth on the site for about 10. minutes before obtaining the blood sample. 11. Cleanses the site with an antiseptic pad, or according to. facility policy, and dries it with a gauze ...