What it means
A basic nursing skill. Positions include supineSOO-pineLying flat on the back, face up.Full entry (on the back), prone (on the belly), side-lying, Fowler's (head of bed raised, with high Fowler's at about 90 degrees) and Trendelenburg (head lower than the feet). Good positioning prevents pressure injuries, eases breathing, protects joints, helps drainage and gives access for procedures.
For the nurse
Turn a client who cannot move at least every 2 hours, keep the body in line, pad bony points and protect heels. Raise the head of the bed for clients who are short of breath or being fed by tube.
At a glance
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Related terms
range of motion
How far a joint can move in each of its normal directions, and the exercises that move joints through it.
supine
Lying flat on the back, face up.
posture
The position in which a person holds the body when standing, sitting or lying.