lying on one's back

permanent plantar flexion of the foot

series of activities designed to move each joint through all of its natural actions

Perform ROM exercises every 8 hours to maintain muscle strength and flexibility in addition to joint flexibility.

rolled towel or cylindrical device placed snugly against the lateral aspect of the patient's thigh to prevent the leg from rotating outward.

Assist patients out of bed an with ambulation as soon as orders permit to limit the demineralization of bones

postural hypotension, a decrease in blood pressure that occurs when a patient changes from a reclining or flat position to an upright position, such as sitting or standing.

syncope

collapse of lung tissue

lowered oxygen in the blood

occurs when the skin layer is pulled across the muscle and bone in one direction while the skin slides over the bedsheet in the opposite direction

position of patient lying on the back with arms at sides, legs apart, knees bent, and feet flat on the bed

patient whos lying on stomach with head turned to the side

patient position lying on back with bed positioned the the foot is higher than the head. for after abdominal surgeries to shift abdominal contents upward

used to prevent flexion of a joint, wrist, or elbow, when an IV catheter is near the joint