Question

9. A nurse is teaching a client about repositioning into the Sims position. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching

Answer 1

ANSWER.

Sims position also known as semiprone position.

The nurse should explain clearly about the position like:-

* Ensure your lower arm is behind the client.

* Upper arm should be positioned as flexed with elbow.

* Lower extremity should be straight.

* Right hip and knee should be bent.

* Orally the person should lie on their left hip, left side.

This is the information which nurse should include in the teaching plan for repositioning the client into sims position.