When logrolling a client the nurse should use supportive devices in turning the client in order to?

Using proper body mechanics, which motions would the nurse make to move an object?

*The nurse balances the head over the shoulders, leans forward, and relaxes the stomach muscles when moving an object.
*The nurse uses the muscles of the back to help provide the power needed in strenuous activities.
*The nurse uses the internal girdle and a long midriff to stabilize the pelvis and to protect the abdominal viscera when stooping, reaching, lifting, or pulling.
*The nurse directly lifts an object rather than sliding, rolling, pushing, or pulling it, thus reducing the energy needed to lift the weight against the pull of gravity.

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What does logrolling a client mean?

Logrolling is a common patient care procedure performed by many health care workers. The purpose of logrolling is to maintain alignment of the spine while turning and moving the patient who has had spinal surgery or suspected or documented spinal injury.

When moving a client up in bed with the assistance of another caregiver the nurse should?

1)Adjust the head of the bed to a flat position. 2)Remove all pillows from under the client. 3)Position the UAP on the side opposite the nurse. 4)Place a friction-reducing sheet under the client.

What hand rolls are used for when providing client care?

Preventing Deformities Any client who does not move the hands needs to have his or her hands supported in an open position to prevent contractures (permanently shortened muscles). A hand roll supports the wrists and keeps the fingers bent slightly and the thumb out (Fig. 48-6).

Which nursing actions would the nurse perform when assisting clients with passive ROM exercises?

Which nursing actions would the nurse perform when assisting patients with passive ROM exercises? (Select all that apply.) Adjust the bed to the flat position or as low as the patient can tolerate. Begin ROM exercises at the patient's head and move down one side of the body at a time.