NUR 120 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Terrycloth, Mattress, Bed Sheet
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Change bed linen while the resident remains in bed : the candidate is asked to change the top and bottom sheets, and pillowcase on the bed while the resident stays in the bed. Change resident"s position to a supported side-lying position: the candidate is asked to change the position of a resident who is lying on his/her back, to a side-lying position. The resident requires support to remain positioned on the side. Dress a resident who has a weak arm : the candidate is asked to put a long-sleeved button-front shirt, pants, and socks on a resident who is lying in bed. The resident is not able to help with the dressing and has a weak arm. An intake and output form is provided to record the measurement. The output should be recorded as urine and the correct time recorded for the measurement.
