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Purposes of Positioning

Understanding the purposes of positioning

a. Read the excerpt with your friend. Then, match the excerpt and the purposes of positioning.

Nurse Tiara : ”Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, Ms.
Dina. Today, I’ll help you into the Sim’s position to
prepare for your procedure.”
Ms. Dina : ”Waalaikumsalam, Nurse. What is that position?”
Nurse Tiara : ”It’s when you lie on your left side with your left leg
straight and your right leg bent at the knee. This
position is commonly used for rectal exams, enemas, or
reducing pressure on certain areas. Let me adjust your
pillow and guide your legs.”

Nurse Tiara : ”Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, Mr.
Arif. I’ll place you in the Trendelenburg position.”
Mr. Arif : ”Waalaikumsalam, Nurse. What does that mean?”
Nurse Tiara : ”It means the bed will be tilted so your head is lower
than your feet. This position is great for increasing
blood flow to your important organs, especially if your
blood pressure is low. I’ll adjust the bed slowly so
you’re comfortable.”

Nurse Tiara : ”Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. Mr.
Rahmat. I’ll help you lie in the lateral position.”
Mr. Rahmat : ”Waalaikumsalam, Nurse. What is the lateral position?”
Nurse Tiara : ”You’ll lie on your side, either left or right, with pillows
supporting your arms and legs. This position improves
airflow and prevents pressure on specific areas. Let me
assist you to your right side.”

1. It improves blood
flow to vital organs, 3. It is used for
particularly in cases of 2. It aids breathing, rectal and it also 4. It promotes better
reduces pressure on airflow and is ideal
low blood pressure. reduces pressure on
the chest and for drainage or
certain body areas.
abdomen. resting in a side-lying
position.

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