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ch 15 postioning

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ambulate   show
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aspiration   show
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body alignment   show
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show permanate shortening or contractions of a muscle due to immobility, spasm, or paralysis  
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draw sheet   show
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Enabler   show
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show postition in which the patient lies on the back with backrest elevated 45-60 degrees  
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show postition in which the backrest of the bed is elevated to 90 degrees, with the patient on his or her back  
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Laceration   show
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Lateral   show
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Mobility   show
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show postion in which the patient sits up to breathe comfortably  
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show devices the restore or improve function and prevent deforminty  
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show device use as an enabler that maintains body postion andalignment  
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Pressure injury   show
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Procedure   show
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show postion in which the patient is on the abdomen, spine straight, legs extended, and arms flexed on either side of the head  
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Semi-fowlers   show
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Slider   show
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show sudden, frequent, invoulantary muscle contractions that impair function.  
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Splint   show
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Supine   show
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Supportive device   show
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Transfer   show
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Trochanter roll   show
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